What to do if your legs and feet swell during pregnancy

In the later stages of pregnancy, the pregnant woman's legs will be severely swollen. The pain will prevent her from sleeping at night and it will also hurt when she moves during the day. The severity of the swelling depends on whether the pregnant woman's own nutritional elements are complete. If pregnant women want to reduce severe edema, they must take in enough protein and vitamins in the early stages, and consciously avoid eating foods that are too salty, cause bloating and are difficult to digest. From the beginning of pregnancy to delivery, the pregnant woman's body will undergo many changes, so pregnant women must adjust their mentality.

1. Pregnant women should first ensure that they eat enough protein. Make sure to eat animal foods such as livestock, poultry, meat, fish, shrimp, eggs, milk, and bean foods every day. This type of food is rich in high-quality protein. Pregnant women with anemia should also eat animal liver 2 to 3 times a week to supplement iron.

2. Pregnant women should eat enough fruits and vegetables. Vegetables and fruits contain many vitamins and trace elements necessary for the human body. They can enhance the body's resistance, strengthen metabolism, and also have detoxification and diuretic effects. Pregnant mothers should not forget to eat vegetables and fruits every day.

3. Pregnant women should not eat too salty food. When you have edema, you should eat light food and avoid eating too salty food, especially pickles, to prevent the edema from getting worse.

4. Control water intake. Pregnant women with severe edema should control their water intake appropriately.

5. Pregnant women should eat less or no foods that are difficult to digest and easy to cause bloating (such as fried glutinous rice cakes, sweet potatoes, onions, potatoes, etc.) to avoid causing abdominal distension, poor blood circulation, and aggravating edema.

6. Pregnant women should wear loose and comfortable shoes after 3 months of pregnancy, leaving 1 cm of space in front and back. The soles of the shoes should be non-slip and the heels should be at least 2cm thick. Pregnant women's feet are prone to swelling, so it is best to choose soft leather or cloth shoes made of soft natural materials, which can effectively reduce foot fatigue. Low-quality travel shoes made of synthetic leather or non-breathable are heavy and do not breathe well. They will aggravate edema and increase the possibility of slipping and falls.

During the pregnancy, the expectant mother's body will undergo many changes. Expectant mothers should be mentally prepared. Do not have negative emotions because the good figure they previously maintained becomes round and plump. This is not good for the baby in the belly.