Causes and treatments for numbness in fingers during late pregnancy

I believe that many pregnant women will experience various discomforts in the middle and late stages of pregnancy. Numbness in the hands and feet is a common phenomenon. However, if some people's left hand numbness cannot be relieved for a long time (more than one day), it may be a sign of illness in the body. In this case do not ignore it, find the right solution. Below we will introduce to you the causes and treatments of numbness in the fingers during late pregnancy.

Causes of numbness in pregnant women’s hands:

As pregnancy enters the middle and late stages, the growth of the fetus in the abdomen causes the uterus to continue to expand, which will cause compression of the abdominal organs, resulting in serious involvement of the lower limbs and poor blood circulation. Therefore, pregnant women will feel swelling and numbness in their hands and feet, and some may also have 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.

How to relieve numbness in pregnant women's hands:

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

2. 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.

3. 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, animal liver, kidney, heart, lean pork and eggs in moderation, eat more whole grains, and take vitamin B1 tablets or multivitamins when necessary.

4. As the baby's bones develop in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, the demand for calcium becomes greater and greater. Pregnant women should pay attention to supplementing calcium and vitamin D. They can take calcium tablets or eat calcium-rich foods such as dried shrimps, milk, and soy products.

Through the introduction of the above article, we learned the causes and treatments of numbness in fingers in late pregnancy. It is hoped that through these causes and treatments, pregnant women will be able to find the real cause of their illness and the correct treatment in a timely manner, so that their illness can be curbed in time, their illness can be better treated, and they can regain health. I wish the pregnant woman a speedy recovery and a healthy baby.