What happens if a pregnant woman sits for a long time?

What will happen if a pregnant woman sits for a long time? During pregnancy, the enlarged uterus will compress the blood vessels in the pelvis and lower limbs, causing blood circulation problems and edema. If pregnant women still sit for a long time without moving, not only will they suffer from back pain, but it will also aggravate the symptoms of edema, and it is not conducive to the health of pregnant women and fetuses. Let the editor and you talk about it in detail.

What happens if a pregnant woman sits for a long time?

1. If the position of the placenta of the pregnant mother is relatively normal, sitting down frequently will cause the pregnant mother to be prone to constipation, even hemorrhoids, and will also easily cause varicose veins in the lower limbs.

2. Sitting for a long time and lack of activity will affect the blood circulation system of pregnant mothers. The pelvis will be compressed, causing poor blood circulation in the uterus.

3. If the pregnant mother maintains the same posture for a long time, she will feel uncomfortable over time and may have problems such as back pain, edema, etc.

4. Because the level of estrogen increases during pregnancy, the blood is in a hypercoagulable state. If you sit for a long time, the blood flow will be slower, platelets will be more likely to aggregate and adhere, and venous thrombosis is very likely to occur.

5. Sitting for a long time will not have a negative impact on the fetus, but it will cause discomfort to the fetus and promote frequent fetal movements. In order to prevent accidents that affect the health of the child, it is better to exercise the body appropriately.

Small ways to relieve the pressure of long-term sitting during pregnancy

During pregnancy, the muscles in the lower back and pelvis of pregnant women will become tense. If they sit and work with their abdomen held high for a long time, they are more likely to suffer from pain in the neck, shoulders, back, wrists, and elbows than usual. The following actions can help relieve the pain:

1. Neck. First stretch your head and look forward, then bend to the left and bring your right ear as close to your shoulder as possible; then straighten your head slowly, and do the same movement on the right side to help you improve neck muscle pain.

2. Waist. First straighten your waist, then lift your shoulders up close to your ears, hold for 10 seconds to release pressure on your shoulders and help improve sore shoulder muscles.

3. Shoulders. Lower your collarbone inward toward your back, then lift your head and chest and hold for 10 seconds to help relieve the "abdominal" burden.

4. Elbow. Put your arms together, move your wrist down until you feel a flexion and extension in your upper arm, stay for 10 seconds, then turn your fingers downward and raise your wrist until you feel a flexion and extension, which can help you relieve wrist and elbow pain.

5. Bare feet. Sit on a chair and keep your back straight, your legs vertical to the ground, and your feet on the ground; then straighten your feet and point your toes down so that your knees, ankles, and feet are in a straight line. Through soft exercises of the heels and knees, blood circulation is promoted, the foot muscles are strengthened to bear the increasingly heavy body, and your ankles are prevented from being injured.

Therefore, pregnant mothers should exercise regularly during pregnancy and not be lazy. Proper exercise is beneficial to enhancing immunity and also plays a role in future successful delivery. I hope the above actions can help pregnant mothers. Finally, the editor would like to remind you that the recommended height of chairs for pregnant mothers is 40 cm. When sitting, you should lean on the chair railing for support, and then sit slowly. Don't sit on a small chair to avoid putting pressure on your abdomen.