Is it normal to have swollen hands during late pregnancy?

Many pregnant women will have edema in their feet, but some pregnant women also feel swollen hands. Many people have heard of swollen feet. This is related to the health of the baby. So is it normal to have swollen hands in late pregnancy?

Swelling of the hands and feet during pregnancy is a major symptom of edema, which is caused by excess fluid accumulation in the tissues. It is normal to have a certain degree of edema during pregnancy because the body retains too much water.

Swelling of the hands in late pregnancy is mostly a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment. You can raise your arms and do moderate exercise. It is best to take off diamond rings and other jewelry on your hands to allow your arms to move more freely. Until the baby is born, the problem of swollen fingers of pregnant women will gradually disappear.

In addition, pregnant women also need to adjust the rhythm of work and daily life. Make sure to get enough rest and sleep time, and avoid excessive anxiety and fatigue. It is best to rest for 30 minutes after each meal, two hours at noon, and 9-10 hours of sleep every night. If there is no standard lying down to rest at the workplace, you can raise your legs and put them on the desk and chair after lunch, adopting a semi-sitting position.

Pregnant women should wear comfortable clothes and avoid tight clothes that may affect blood circulation. If your health condition permits, you can do moderate exercise, such as swimming, which is helpful in relieving edema. Pregnant women should also avoid emotional excitement and avoid intense or prolonged physical activity.

Most physiological edema will gradually improve after rest and adjustment. If the edema does not improve after the above treatment, and the weight increases rapidly, and symptoms such as hypertension and proteinuria appear, it is possible that you have gestational hypertension and you need to go to the hospital immediately for corresponding examinations and active treatment.