Have you noticed that your wife's legs have recently become thicker and a hole is formed when pressed? This phenomenon indicates that expectant mothers have been "attacked" by edema. If you don't want your beloved wife to be tortured by edema, then learn some tricks to relieve edema quickly! Swelling battle, expectant father should not be underestimated!
Why does edema occur during pregnancy?
1. Physiological edema: During pregnancy, due to the enlargement of the abdomen, the blood vessels in the lower limbs of expectant mothers are compressed, affecting the venous return of the lower limbs and causing physiological edema.
2. Other disease signals: Severe edema is mostly caused by other pregnancy complications in expectant mothers, such as gestational hypertension, hyperglycemia, etc.
3. Endocrine changes: increased secretion of estrogen and aldosterone, more water and sodium retention in the body, which is also one of the reasons for edema.
How to help expectant mothers with edema?
1. Pay attention to balanced diet
Excessive intake of salt can cause edema. Therefore, in the late stage of pregnancy, expectant fathers should pay attention to controlling the intake of salt in their mother's diet, making meals lighter, and not letting the mother eat fast food.
2. Help raise the legs of the expectant mother
It is difficult for venous blood from the lower body to return to the heart because the heart is far away from the feet. Therefore, it is best to prepare a specialized maternity pillow. When the expectant mother lies on her side, it can prevent one thigh from being compressed by the other and slightly raise the foot, which can make it easier for blood to return to the heart and reduce swelling.
3. Ensure sufficient sleep time for the wife
After the expectant mother develops edema, you should encourage her to pay more attention to rest, rest in bed for at least 9-10 hours a day, and preferably take a 1-hour break at noon.
4. Accompany her for a walk exercise appropriately
Walking is very effective in preventing edema. Expectant fathers can accompany their expectant mothers for a walk every day, twice in the morning and twice in the evening, for 10-20 minutes each time.
5. Frequently helping my wife with massages
Regular leg massage can increase local blood circulation and have a anti-inflammatory effect. Massaging expectant mothers before bedtime can not only alleviate leg swelling, but also promote sleep!
