Treatment for swollen feet during pregnancy

Female friends will encounter various problems after pregnancy, such as their feet will become a little swollen. Don’t panic too much. This is a very normal phenomenon for pregnant women. When this phenomenon occurs, you can rest in bed more and never wear high heels again. Let us learn about the treatment of swollen feet during pregnancy.

Treatment:

1. Reduce swelling by applying heat and keeping warm. When the blood circulation is not smooth when soaking your feet in hot water, it will be difficult to discharge the excess water in the body. Especially in winter, soaking your feet in hot water will make you feel warm. The effect will be better if you dry your feet after foot bath and then massage them.

2. Ensure adequate rest. If you want to eliminate edema, you must keep resting. This is because when the human body is resting, the burden on organs such as the liver, internal organs, and heart will be reduced, so the edema will also be reduced or disappear.

3. Wear appropriate clothing. Pregnant women should choose clothes that fit them well during pregnancy and avoid wearing clothes that are too tight, otherwise it will lead to poor blood circulation in the body and may cause edema.

4. Eat low-salt meals. Pregnant mothers with edema should pay more attention to their diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, and strictly control salt intake, generally keeping it below 10g per day. This is because the pregnant woman's body's ability to regulate salt and water decreases, and reducing salt intake can also help eliminate edema.

5. Wear elastic pants or socks. For some pregnant women who need to stand or sit for a long time, they can choose to wear elastic pants or socks during pregnancy. This can help reduce excessive blood accumulation in the lower limbs and cause edema.

6. Do more massage to promote blood circulation. The expectant father can help massage the calves and insteps. Massage should be done from bottom to top, which helps blood return to the heart. The strength should be appropriate to be comfortable. Massage before bed can relieve leg pain and help you sleep. In addition, massage in the bath is also a good choice

7. Sleep on your left side. The most effective way to eliminate edema is to rest quietly and get enough sleep. Because the burden on the heart, liver, kidneys, etc. will be reduced during rest, the urine output will gradually increase from the original 500-600ml to 1000ml, helping to excrete excess water from the body. In addition, you should rest in bed for at least 9 to 10 hours a day, and it is best to take a 1-hour nap at noon. Lying on the left side is also helpful in reducing edema.

The above article gives you a detailed introduction to the treatment methods for swollen feet during pregnancy. I believe you already have a preliminary understanding. Don’t feel strange about the swelling of pregnant women’s feet. It is very normal. You can soak your feet before going to bed at night.