I believe you are referring to squatting as sitting, not as weight lifting. If so, be aware that the ligaments surrounding your knees soften and loosen from the hormones elastin and relaxin. Once stretched, ligaments do not have the elasticity of muscle and could remain stretched. This might compromise the integrity of the joint stability – in other words, put you at risk for injury.

I am aware of the benefits of squatting during labor. Each woman needs to decide how much she wants to squat to practice for this athletic event. I would certainly not recommend squatting as a sitting or resting position, but rather as a practice position for labor and delivery.

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