How to properly relieve swollen feet during pregnancy

　　Edema during pregnancy Generally speaking, it is related to changes in the body's endocrine system. After pregnancy, the placenta secretes a large amount of estrogen, which promotes the retention of water and salt in the human body, so edema occurs. In addition, in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, as the Uterus The enlarging uterus compresses the veins of the pelvic cavity and lower limbs, hindering the return of the inferior vena cava to varying degrees, thus leading to edema of the lower limbs. So what should you do if you have swollen feet during pregnancy? Let’s take a look at the introduction from the editor of Xunyi Qiyao.

　　So, for some normal swollen feet during pregnancy, how can pregnant women usually relieve it?

　　1. Diet conditioning:

　　After pregnancy, the body's ability to regulate salt and water decreases. Therefore, pregnant women should control their salt intake in daily life. Generally, the daily salt intake should not exceed 6 grams. For some pickled products with higher salt content, expectant mothers should eat as little or as little as possible. In addition, edema is also related to malnutrition. Nutritional hypoalbuminemia, anemia Etc., etc. are also a common cause of edema in expectant mothers. Therefore, during pregnancy, you should also pay attention to the intake of high-quality protein (such as meat, eggs, milk and dairy products, soybeans and soy products, etc.) and iron-rich foods (such as animal liver, etc.);

　　2. Get more rest:

　　In the third trimester of pregnancy, the growing uterus compresses the venous blood vessels, hindering the venous blood returning to the heart to varying degrees, resulting in symptoms of edema. Especially if you stand for a long time or sit still for a long time, the edema of the lower limbs will be more serious. Therefore, pregnant women should pay attention to sit down and rest properly after standing for a long time. If they sit for a long time, they should also change their posture and move their legs.

　　3. Correct lying posture:

　　Sleeping on the left side can avoid compressing the veins of the lower limbs and reduce the resistance to blood return. When lying flat, raising the legs can accelerate the return of blood, make it easier for the blood to return to the heart, reduce the effect of intravenous pressure, and can effectively relieve swollen feet during pregnancy. It can also prevent varicose veins in the lower limbs. disease。

　　4. Take a proper walk:

　　Walking is a very suitable exercise for expectant mothers. When expectant mothers walk, the contraction of calf muscles can help venous blood return to the heart smoothly. Therefore, walking is also an effective way to relieve swollen feet during pregnancy.

　　5. Massage your calves:

　　After eating, while sitting and watching TV or chatting, the father-to-be can help the mother-to-be squeeze her calves and feet, which can not only prevent and eliminate edema, but also increase the relationship between the two parties.