What should pregnant women do if their legs and feet are swollen?

Pregnant mothers are usually very fragile, and symptoms of pregnancy such as morning sickness and edema follow, making both expectant mothers and fathers very worried and helpless. Parents are all looking forward to the lovely baby coming into the world and are ready to welcome this new life. So what causes swollen legs and feet during pregnancy? And what can we do to treat the symptoms when pregnant women’s legs and feet are swollen?

There are two different types of edema. One is caused by high blood pressure in pregnant women. If this is the case, you should seek medical attention in time. If not, it is a normal phenomenon. The number of capillaries throughout the body increases and their diameter becomes thicker, resulting in more fluid "passing through" the capillary walls into the tissue spaces. After pregnancy, the pregnant woman's blood volume will continue to increase with the increase of gestational weeks, reaching its peak at 32 to 34 weeks of pregnancy, an increase of about 35% compared to before pregnancy, an average increase of 1500 ml. As the circulating blood volume increases, the amount of blood pumped by the heart will increase. If edema occurs, you must pay attention to nutrition, especially protein supplementation, and eat more eggs, fish, etc.

Treatment:

1. [Do not stand for a long time, take a rest in time] If the expectant mother has a job that requires standing, she must take a break for an hour and avoid walking for a long time.

2. [Relieve abdominal pressure] If you feel your abdomen is bulging or falling, be sure to buy a belly support belt to relieve abdominal pressure.

3. [Elevate your feet to rest] Be sure to elevate your feet before going to bed to facilitate blood circulation. Reducing pressure on the lower limbs can also relieve varicose veins in the lower limbs.

4. [Eat low-salt foods] When eating or consuming food, be sure to stick to low-salt foods and never make them too salty.

5. [Pay attention to sleeping posture] Sleeping on the left side is most beneficial for pregnant women. It can not only relieve the pressure on the lower limbs, but also reduce the pressure on the heart.

From the above short article, we can see that swelling of the legs and feet of pregnant women can be adjusted, so pregnant mothers must follow the above methods, because only in this way can they better protect themselves and the little life in their belly, and reassure their family members who care about themselves and their babies. Take care of yourself, love your baby, and hope that the babies will be born healthy.