Pregnant woman with numb hands at night

After becoming pregnant, a woman's body will become much more sensitive than before, especially in the later stages of pregnancy. Symptoms of physical discomfort will worsen, and not only will the legs and feet become swollen, but there will also be problems in other parts of the body. Many pregnant women will feel numbness in their hands when they sleep at night. Some severe cases may even cause pregnant women to be unable to fall asleep at night, affecting their physical health. So, why do my hands feel numb when I sleep at night when I’m pregnant?

Pregnant women will experience various discomforts in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, and numbness in the hands and feet when sleeping at night is a common phenomenon. Why do pregnant women feel numb in their hands when they sleep at night? How to relieve numbness in hands and feet caused by pregnancy?

As pregnancy enters the middle and late stages, the growth of the fetus in the abdomen causes the uterus to continue to increase, which can cause compression of the abdominal organs and serious damage to the lower limbs. Due to poor blood circulation, pregnant women may feel swelling and numbness in their hands and feet, and some may also experience mild edema in the lower limbs. In addition, calcium deficiency can also cause numbness in the hands and feet of pregnant women. In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, as the baby's bones develop, the demand for calcium increases, leading to calcium deficiency in pregnant women, which will cause numbness in the hands and feet, accompanied by sore feet and back pain.

Avoid sitting for long periods of time during pregnancy. Do appropriate activities, such as doing prenatal gymnastics or yoga under the guidance of a professional. Take a walk every morning and evening. This can promote blood circulation, relieve symptoms of numbness in the hands and feet, and is also beneficial for a smooth delivery.

Soak your feet in warm water before going to bed and ask your family to massage your legs and feet. Sleep on your left side with your legs and feet slightly elevated to help blood circulation and eliminate swelling. If you experience numbness in your legs and feet or leg cramps while sleeping, do not rush to get up. Ask your family to help rub your legs. If there is no one around, you can straighten your legs yourself or push against the wall with your feet. Wait until the symptoms are relieved before getting up to prevent yourself from falling due to unstable standing.

Pay attention to your diet, eat light food and don't eat too salty food. Eat more foods rich in vitamin B1, such as beans, nuts, eat appropriate amounts of animal liver, kidney, heart, lean pork and eggs, eat more whole grains, and supplement with vitamin B1 tablets or multivitamins when necessary. As the baby's bones develop in the middle and late pregnancy, the demand for calcium increases. Pregnant women should pay attention to supplementing calcium and vitamin D. They can take calcium tablets, or they can eat calcium-rich foods such as dried shrimps, milk, soy products, etc.