Edema during pregnancy is a problem that many expectant mothers encounter. After a pregnancy test rules out organic disease, special treatment is generally not required, but expectant mothers can relieve edema symptoms through diet, exercise, massage and other methods.
Dietary adjustment Because the body\’s ability to regulate salt and water decreases during pregnancy, pregnant women should control their salt intake in daily life, generally no more than 6 grams per day. In addition, edema is also related to malnutrition. During pregnancy, you should pay attention to comprehensive nutrition and consume high-quality protein, such as fish, eggs, milk and dairy products, soybeans and soy products, as well as iron-rich foods, such as animal liver, spinach, etc.
Get enough rest. The growing uterus will compress blood vessels and hinder venous return, leading to edema symptoms, especially when standing or sitting for a long time, the edema of the lower limbs will be more serious. Therefore, after standing for a long time, you should sit down and rest appropriately. You should also change your posture and move your legs after sitting for a long time.
The correct sleeping position is to lie on the left side, which can avoid compression of the veins of the lower limbs and reduce resistance to blood return; when lying flat, raise (pad) the legs appropriately to accelerate blood return, which can effectively reduce swelling and prevent swelling of the lower limbs. Complications such as varicose veins.
When walking correctly, the contraction of the calf muscles helps venous blood return to the heart. Therefore, walking is also an effective way to relieve swollen feet during pregnancy. You can walk more than 3 times a day, 15-20 minutes each time. If you feel tired, you can reduce the number of times.
Massaging the calf: The expectant father can help the expectant mother pinch the calf and feet for about 20 minutes each time. This technique is painless. It can not only prevent and eliminate edema and relieve fatigue, but also enhance feelings.
Yang Jun, chief physician of Beijing Chaoyang District Preventive Medicine Association