What should I do if my wife's legs are swollen during pregnancy?

We all envy many female stars who only gain weight in their bellies during pregnancy, which does not affect their beauty at all. However, in daily life, many female friends will experience swollen calves during pregnancy, which not only affects their normal walking, but also is not conducive to their beauty. The symptoms of swelling can be relieved by eating less salt, wearing loose clothes, proper massage and foot soaking.

1. What causes swollen calves in pregnant women?

1. After pregnancy, the blood volume of pregnant women begins to gradually increase from the 6th week of pregnancy, reaches a peak at 34 weeks, and remains at this level until two weeks after delivery when it returns to the pre-pregnancy level. Blood volume can increase by about 40% compared to the non-pregnant period, so as blood volume increases, interstitial fluid will also increase.

2. Because the increase in plasma is greater than the increase in blood cells when blood increases, the blood components will be relatively diluted and the relative concentration of plasma albumin will be lower than that in the non-pregnant period. Plasma albumin is the main component that maintains plasma osmotic pressure. Plasma osmolality is lower during pregnancy than during non-pregnancy. This makes it easy for water in the blood to penetrate into the interstitial fluid, causing lower limb edema.

3. After pregnancy, the uterus enlarges, which increases the pressure in the pelvis, thereby affecting the venous blood flow in the lower limbs. This is also one of the important reasons for lower limb edema. If the swelling during pregnancy is relieved after rest or sleep, it is physiological and there is no need to worry.

The above reasons for swelling are normal phenomena. However, if the edema is obvious and does not improve, further examination should be conducted to determine if there are other pregnancy complications, and timely diagnosis and treatment should be provided.

In fact, edema during pregnancy is a normal phenomenon, and dealing with this annoying pregnancy edema is actually very simple. Pregnant mothers can improve the condition of leg swelling through their lifestyle habits and enjoy beautiful legs after pregnancy.

2. Is there any way to relieve and deal with calf swelling during pregnancy?

1. Eat less salt

Eat less salt, the salt intake should be less than 6 grams, and eat more fruits and vegetables. At the same time, you should eat more diuretic foods, which can excrete excess urine and excess water from the body, relieve edema, and thus reduce calf swelling.

2. Wear loose clothing

The clothes you wear should be as loose as possible, and you should wear flat shoes and loose socks as much as possible, which will help blood circulation and relieve calf swelling to a certain extent.

3. Remember to move around more

If you sit in the office for a long time, you need to move around. Sitting for a long time is not good for the blood circulation of the body. Stand up and walk around frequently, or put a small stool to put your feet, which can also relieve the swelling of the calves.

4. Massage and foot bath

Foot soaking and massage can relieve calf swelling. In particular, massage is very effective in relieving calf swelling.

Specific massage method: Massage the calves and insteps from bottom to top, which is also helpful in eliminating leg edema. The mother takes a semi-sitting position, raises her legs when lying flat, and places them on her husband's body. She should massage from bottom to top, which will help blood circulation and relieve calf swelling.