How to massage pregnant women's swollen feet

Swollen feet during pregnancy is no small problem. Many people tend to ignore the symptom of swollen feet. Swollen feet in pregnant women often mean that the pregnant woman's uterus may be compressing other nerves, which means that the swelling should be reduced in time, whether through diet or external application. The correct method should be used to reduce swelling scientifically and effectively. What should be the massage technique for pregnant women when their feet are swollen?

Massage techniques for pregnant women’s swollen feet:

1. Leg massage: The expectant mother can take a comfortable supine position, and the expectant father gently holds his wife's knees with his left hand and his wife's ankles with his right hand; maintaining this position, the expectant father makes circular movements according to the knee joint.

2. Ankle massage: The expectant mother can take a comfortable seat with her right leg stretched forward. The expectant father gently holds the expectant mother's foot with his right hand and gently holds the toes with his left hand to move back and forth. Pay attention to letting his wife relax her muscles; do the same exercise with the other foot.

3. Foot massage: First wash your feet with warm water. After drying your feet, place your legs on the other leg with the soles of your feet facing the opposite side. Rub the sole of your right foot with your left hand, and rub the sole of your left foot with your right hand, and finally rub until you feel a fever. Rubbing the soles of your feet frequently can promote blood circulation and is beneficial to the growth and development of the fetus.

Ways to prevent edema in pregnant women:

1. Do appropriate exercise, but not too long or strenuous. You can take a walk, but it should not be too long. Walking will normalize blood circulation and help edema heal faster.

2. It is best to soak your feet in hot water before going to bed at night, which will speed up blood circulation, or hand massage is also possible. The most important thing is to remember to wear maternity clothes, loose clothes are more comfortable.

3. Pay attention to your diet. Eat more fruits and vegetables and drink water for diuresis. If you have edema in your feet, remember to reduce salt intake and don’t eat too salty food. Eat light food.