Swollen feet in the ninth month of pregnancy means that the baby is about to be born

When pregnancy reaches a certain stage, pregnant women will experience swollen feet, cramps and other conditions. Especially in the late pregnancy, many pregnant women will experience swollen feet. Many people have swollen feet even though they are not due yet. Is it because the baby is about to be born?

Actually, it is not. Pregnant women may experience significant swelling of the legs and feet in the late stages of pregnancy. This is because endocrine changes during pregnancy cause hypokalemia in the body. The pregnant uterus is compressed on the veins from the pelvis to the lower limbs, which blocks the blood flow back to the lower limbs and causes swelling of the legs and feet. It can be relieved after rest. Pay attention to rest, don't stand, squat or sit for a long time. When sitting on a sofa or chair, you can lift your feet (properly raise them according to your own condition), and you can rotate your knees and feet to improve blood circulation.

In addition, moderate walking and leg massage are also effective in preventing edema. When resting, pregnant women can sleep on their left side to reduce the compression of the uterus on the inferior vena cava. Sometimes a low-protein diet can also cause edema. Pay attention to the supplement of protein and eat more eggs, milk, river shrimps and other foods.

Generally speaking, there are two possibilities for edema in pregnant women's feet. If the edema is below the ankle, it is considered that it may be due to the enlarged uterus compressing the inferior vena cava, resulting in poor peripheral circulation. It is a normal physiological phenomenon and generally does not require treatment. If it is above the ankle. The possibility of gestational hypertension needs to be considered. You need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment immediately. To eliminate lower limb swelling, in addition to not over-exerting, frequently changing postures, stretching the lower limbs, you can also eat more winter melon to reduce swelling. This is because winter melon contains more vitamin C, high potassium content and low acetate content, which can help diuresis. It can reduce swelling without damaging the qi for patients with hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and edema during pregnancy.

Therefore, swollen feet in pregnant women does not mean that they are about to give birth. It may be due to edema in the feet caused by the enlarged uterus, or it may be due to high blood pressure and the possibility of gestational hypertension. If your feet are swollen, you can accurately measure your blood pressure and eliminate signs of high blood pressure.