What causes swollen hands during 5 months of pregnancy?

The pregnancy process for women is a very big thing, and we have to pay attention to many issues during the pregnancy, because any carelessness will lead to adverse consequences. So what causes women's hands to swell when they are five months pregnant? Now let’s take a look at the specific reasons with me. I hope our introduction can help you.

Generally, after pregnancy, the uterus grows larger month by month, the abdominal pressure gradually increases, and the circulation back into the lower limbs is obstructed. In the late pregnancy, there is often mild lower limb edema, which can be alleviated or disappear after rest.

It is normal to have swollen hands and feet during pregnancy. As long as the swelling is not still there when you get up the next morning, it is fine. Walk more often and don't sit still. Putting your feet up when you sit or lie down to rest can relieve swelling. My feet started to swell in the sixth month. My colleague told me that it would be better to put my feet up when sitting, so I found a small table under my desk and put my feet flat on it. It really worked. In addition, get up and walk every 1-2 hours.

Guidance:

If the edema is obvious and does not improve after rest, be alert to pregnancy-induced hypertension. Preeclampsia has a great impact on both pregnant women and fetuses. It is best to measure blood pressure regularly. If blood pressure rises, go to the hospital for examination in time. Lie on your side when sleeping and slightly elevate your lower limbs with a pillow to reduce edema.

Other reasons:

Redistribution of maternal blood

During pregnancy, the mother's blood will be redistributed, especially in the early stages, when most of the blood is concentrated in the uterus and the blood flow to the extremities is slightly insufficient.

Unbalanced diet

During the process of pregnancy, the mother must have sufficient blood flow to fully provide good growth conditions. If pregnant women do not take in balanced nutrition and enough water, it is easy to cause blood deficiency, which may cause cold hands and feet.

3 Indirect effects of edema

Edema is one of the common symptoms of pregnant women, which can easily hinder blood circulation. If combined with insufficient blood volume in the mother, it may indirectly cause cold hands and feet.

4 Symptoms of certain diseases

If the pregnant woman has anemia, eclampsia, cardiovascular disease, etc., she may also show this symptom due to insufficient blood volume or poor blood circulation.

Through the above introduction by me about the problem of swollen hands during the fifth month of pregnancy, I believe you all understand why it happens. There are certain reasons for this, and it may be the impact of a disease. If we find such a problem, we must seek medical treatment in time to avoid affecting our children's health.