What is the best way to soak your feet during pregnancy?

Many female friends like to soak their feet before going to bed at night. While relieving stress, adding some massage methods can relax the meridians and blood and eliminate the cold. For women with uterine cold, soaking feet in hot water is a very beneficial thing, which can increase the chance of pregnancy. So if you are in the period of preparing for pregnancy, what kind of foot soaking is good during the period of preparing for pregnancy?

What foot bath is good for pregnancy preparation?

1. Ginger: Ginger can improve local blood circulation and metabolism. It is more suitable for women who are afraid of cold and prone to cold hands and feet to soak their feet in ginger. When soaking your feet in hot water, you need to take 15-30 grams of ginger slices (about a medium-sized piece of ginger), flatten them, put them in a pot, add half a pot of water, cover the lid and boil them in boiling water for about 10 minutes. After cooking, pour out all the ginger water and add appropriate amount of cold water to about 40℃ (generally it is appropriate not to feel hot). When soaking your feet in hot water, the water should not reach your ankles. It is best to rub your feet while soaking.

2. Mugwort: Mugwort has the functions of restoring yang, regulating blood and qi, expelling cold and dampness, promoting blood circulation and nourishing the fetus. Soaking your feet in mugwort can also improve lung function tests, which is very beneficial for people with chronic bronchitis and those who are prone to coughing up white sputum. Generally, take 30-50 grams (a small handful) of dried wormwood and boil water for soaking feet. The method of boiling is the same as mentioned above.

3. Soak your feet in salt water to sterilize and treat athlete's foot. Edible salt has a very good antiviral and antibacterial effect, so soaking your feet in salt water can treat athlete's foot, and it can also nourish the kidneys, strengthen yang, and delay aging. Because soaking your feet in salt water can allow the components of the salt water to enter the kidneys and heart and promote blood circulation, it has achieved the benefits of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening yang and delaying aging. The way to wash your feet with salt water is to add half a tablespoon of salt to half a basin of boiling water, and the temperature can be slightly higher. However, if there is a wound on the foot, salt water foot washing should be postponed.

The proper way to prepare for pregnancy hot water foot bath

1. Don’t soak your feet in hot water for a long time. If you soak your feet for too long, it will cause symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Therefore, it is advisable to soak your feet for 20 minutes before going to bed every day.

2. The water flow cannot be too little. It is best to use a deep wooden bucket or enamel basin with a large bottom area, so that both feet can be placed comfortably, and it is best to let the water soak all the way to the calf.

3. It is not suitable to soak your feet in hot water within thirty minutes after a meal, as it will affect the blood supply in the stomach and cause nutritional deficiencies.

4. Hot water for soaking feet should not be too hot. Just wash your feet thoroughly with warm water every day. After washing, you can gently massage your feet to relax your muscles and bones.

There are many benefits of foot soaking. When soaking your feet in hot water, you should concentrate on your body. Don't soak your feet distractedly, and rub your feet appropriately. This will better achieve the purpose of soaking your feet. The process of preparing for pregnancy requires gradual adjustment and persistence. With the help of the above-mentioned materials and auxiliary materials, the effect of promoting pregnancy can be achieved.