What are the effects of foot bath massage on pregnant women?

Foot bath massage is a common form of health care in life, which has many benefits, such as: foot bath massage of the acupuncture points on the soles of the feet can dredge the internal organs of the human body and regulate physiological balance; it can relieve physical fatigue, calf pain and so on. Especially for pregnant women, as the baby's development time gets longer, the pregnant woman's calves need to bear a certain burden, and her legs often become sore and swollen. Foot soaking and massage can effectively relieve this symptom. However, many foot bath environments outside are in poor conditions and may pose safety hazards. It is recommended that you soak your feet in a foot basin and massage them at home.

Pregnant women who become mothers for the first time don’t understand much about everything and are very cautious, fearing that they may accidentally cause discomfort or even serious miscarriage. When you are pregnant, your whole body will be a little swollen, especially your calves. Massage can relieve the swelling very well. So can you use a massage foot bath to relieve it? Today, I will tell pregnant mothers whether you can use a massage foot bath.

1. Can pregnant women use a massage foot bath?

Pregnant women can use a massage foot bath, but they need to control the time and water temperature and not use it for too long to achieve the beneficial effects. Foot soaking can promote blood circulation and prevent calf swelling, so it is suitable for pregnant women. Be careful not to get a foot massage and don't put any medicine in the foot bath water.

It is not recommended for expectant mothers to do foot massage during pregnancy. Because there is currently no evidence that foot massage for pregnant women is beneficial to their health. Although foot massage has a long history, its main function is health care. It can relax the body, make people happy, relieve fatigue, and has a certain preventive effect on some diseases. However, the actual therapeutic effect of foot massage may not be as great as you think.

Especially in China, foot massage is currently mostly performed in beauty salons and private clinics, and most regular hospitals do not have treatment methods similar to foot massage. As to whether foot massage for pregnant women can treat morning sickness or cause miscarriage, there is currently no relevant statistical data to prove it.

The physical condition of an expectant mother is more complicated than when she is not pregnant. If she does not eat or rest properly, coupled with external factors such as strenuous exercise, falls and injuries, various pregnancy symptoms may occur, affecting the physical safety of you and your baby. Therefore, keeping the fetus safe and protecting the fetus is the first priority for expectant mothers during pregnancy.

2. How can pregnant women relieve morning sickness?

1. A little snack at night. Place some simple snacks, such as cookies, by your bed. When you wake up, you can eat a few cookies first, then rest for 20 to 30 minutes before getting up. If you wake up in the middle of the night feeling nauseous, you can also eat some cookies to relieve the nausea. In addition, don't get up in the morning and jump right out of bed. Sitting in bed for a few minutes before getting up may also help relieve morning sickness.

2. Pay attention to non-food external stimuli. A room that is too hot or too stuffy, a strong smell of perfume, riding in a car, changing the body's position too quickly, or even light source stimulation such as flash lights can all cause nausea.