Finding a comfortable sitting position in later pregnancy can feel nearly impossible at times. As your belly grows, kicking back in your favorite chair may be the opposite of relaxing, giving you aches and pains — and stress about getting out of it.

Not only that but slouching on a couch may also tighten your muscles, cramping space your baby needs to move into an ideal birth position.

Tailor sitting is an exercise that can help you work on your posture, while at the same time giving you some much-needed sitting relief. Here’s more about how to get into this position, what the benefits are, and some modifications to try for comfort.

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