Edema during pregnancy is a common phenomenon, usually occurring after 28 weeks of pregnancy. At this time, expectant mothers may experience swelling in their ankles and legs. How to reduce swelling during pregnancy?
1. Drug therapy. The medication treatment for edema during pregnancy should be determined based on the cause of the edema, and it is best to go to the hospital for examination and follow the doctor's arrangements for medication treatment. If it is only physiological edema, there is no need for medication treatment. Pay more attention to daily life and develop good habits.
2. Daily care. During pregnancy, expectant mothers should ensure adequate sleep, avoid excessive fatigue, and avoid prolonged walking or standing. Due to edema, it is best to rest more during the day, lift the lower limbs appropriately, and try to lie on the left side when resting. This can effectively improve the blood supply to the placenta and reduce edema. If you are resting, you can raise the foot pad a little higher or place a low stool under your feet during setbacks. Massage can also help reduce swelling.
3. Expectant mothers should persist in doing some simple and easy to do exercises, such as walking. Walking can regulate the muscles of the calves, change the phenomenon of venous compression, and also do some health exercises for pregnant women.
4. Massage has a good effect on promoting blood circulation and effectively preventing edema. The massage technique is to gradually move upwards from the foot to the calf, which helps the blood return to the heart. Doing it before bedtime can relieve leg pain and help with sleep, and massage during showering is also good.
