What causes itchy eyes during pregnancy?

After pregnancy, people usually show many symptoms. They will feel many changes in their bodies and even often feel their eyes become itchy. At first, the symptoms are not so obvious, but as time goes by, patients will feel that the degree of itching in their eyes becomes more and more serious, so you can appropriately use eye drops in your eyes.

1. Eyes

As the body's circulation slows down after pregnancy, expectant mothers' eyes are prone to edema and congestion. Pregnant women must ensure adequate sleep and not drink too much water before going to bed. This symptom will naturally disappear after delivery. Additionally, hormonal fluctuations can cause the retina to thicken, which can make wearing contact lenses uncomfortable. It usually takes 6 months after delivery to return to normal. It is recommended to use frame glasses during this period, or consult a doctor to choose appropriate eye drops to increase lubrication.

2. Spine

After pregnancy, the over-stretched abdominal muscles lose their supporting function for the lumbar spine, and the increased weight of the uterus also puts more pressure on the lumbar spine. In addition, the ligaments between the vertebrae become loose under the action of progesterone and the stability of the spine deteriorates. Therefore, the curvature of the lumbar spine becomes larger, and pregnant women often feel back pain. By the same token, the increased weight of the breasts puts more pressure on the cervical spine, increasing the curvature of the cervical spine. Pregnant women also often experience neck pain. Discomfort symptoms usually disappear within 2 weeks after delivery, and appropriate exercise can help the spine restore its normal physiological curvature.

3. Abdomen

After pregnancy, the two bundles of rectus abdominis muscles that were originally connected in parallel in the abdomen gradually separate and stretch to both sides of the body to accommodate the growing uterus. At 3 months of pregnancy, 66% of pregnant women experience this rectus abdominis separation. This separation will not cause pain, but in some women the subabdominal tissue may push outward from the belly button. After delivery, it takes 6 weeks for the rectus abdominis muscle to regain its elasticity and slowly shrink. Appropriate exercise can help it shrink.

4. Hips

The hips of expectant mothers become wider and thicker, mainly due to the influence of progesterone. On the one hand, fat is easily accumulated, and on the other hand, the stability of the sacroiliac joint and pubic symphysis on the pelvis becomes worse. Coupled with the pressure of the fetus, the gap of the pubic symphysis becomes wider. In addition to affecting the appearance, the above changes can also easily cause expectant mothers to feel pain near the groin or pelvic pain when doing twisting exercises such as turning, or going upstairs, getting into bed, getting out of a car, or even walking.

5. Hands

Under the influence of progesterone, water accumulation between cells increases, which can easily lead to edema of the upper limbs, especially the hands; the uterus compresses the main veins, the discharge of excess fluid is blocked, and it also leads to edema throughout the body. Edema is most obvious in the last 4 to 6 weeks of pregnancy. Frequent hand massage can help reduce swelling. The swelling usually subsides within 5 days after delivery. If the swelling is severe, it is best to consult a doctor.