My feet suddenly became swollen when I was due to give birth.

It is almost the time of pregnancy, and mothers also have a hard time. Not only do they have trouble eating and sleeping every day, but also some unexpected things may happen at any time, making them feel at a loss. When mothers are about to give birth, they will notice that their feet are swollen. So, what is the reason why the feet suddenly become swollen during the delivery period?

Why are my feet suddenly swollen when I am about to give birth?

When the delivery date is approaching, the feet suddenly become swollen. This phenomenon is due to edema of the pregnant woman and uterine contraction, which is all normal. There are many reasons for edema. Pregnant women are most likely to have edema after the 28th week of pregnancy. As the fetus grows bigger, the mother's uterus also grows to a certain size, compressing the venous return. The mother with blocked venous return will experience edema in her legs and feet. Pregnant women suffer from severe anemia, low plasma protein, and water leakage from blood vessels into the surrounding tissue spaces. Expectant mothers don't need to worry, everything will be fine after the baby is born.

What should I do if my feet suddenly become swollen when I am about to give birth?

When many pregnant women are approaching their due date, the fetus is too large, which may squeeze the woman's uterus, pelvis and muscles, causing the woman's blood circulation to be obstructed. Therefore, blood will be deposited in the woman's body, which may cause edema in the woman's feet, which makes the patient very uncomfortable. If encountering this situation, the patient can walk moderately to promote blood circulation.

For the situation that pregnant women's feet suddenly swell when they are about to give birth, they can help metabolism by drinking more warm water. Only by excreting unnecessary water from the body can the swelling of the feet be improved. Pregnant women can ask their relatives or friends to help them with appropriate foot massage. Pregnant women can use a relatively hot and humid cotton towel to warm their feet. These two methods can help the discharge of water to a certain extent.

If a pregnant woman is approaching the due date and her feet suddenly swell, she must wear looser clothes and boots, otherwise her feet may be squeezed. Pregnant women should eat more foods that help defecation, such as melon, lemon and so on. Pregnant women should be careful not to walk for a long time, otherwise it may cause injuries to their feet. Pregnant women can do appropriate exercise and take a walk in the park.

In general, in our daily lives, many pregnant women may suffer from edema in their feet when they are approaching their due date, which makes them more worried. If encountering this situation, pregnant women can massage or apply hot compresses to the injured area with the help of family members and friends, which can reduce edema to a certain extent. In addition, pregnant women need to pay attention to their diet and eat more water-promoting foods, such as winter melon, lemon and so on.