Swelling in the legs is common in pregnant women. However, sometimes events like this often makes women so scared and worried. Actually what is causing so swollen feet during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, the body will produce and hold plenty of fluids than usual. That is why, the foot is swollen pregnant women. Change their expanding uterus will also suppress the blood vessels in the legs so so swollen.
Although swollen foot problems will disappear after delivery, but some pregnant women admitted this swelling disturbing. To that end, here are some ways you can do to reduce the swelling in the feet of pregnant women:
1. Compress
Compress your feet are swollen with cold water. This will help relax your feet and the blood circulation in the legs. Thus swelling of the legs can be reduced.
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2. Sitting position
Avoid sitting with legs crossed way. Try to raise your legs when sitting. If possible, position the feet higher than the heart. How to sit properly will make the blood circulation in the legs become fluent.
3. Sleeping tilted to the left
How to sleep on her left side is beneficial to reduce the pressure on the veins in the legs. If you want to sleep on your back, footrest with a pillow to facilitate blood flow to the legs.
4. Regular exercise
Do light exercise in accordance with the conditions of pregnant women also can help relieve swelling in the legs. Sports are generally done is yoga for pregnant women.
5. a massage
To reduce the swelling in the legs, you can massage the feet are swollen slowly. If you would like to visit a masseuse, select a place that is special to massage pregnant women.
Hopefully some of the above may help relieve swelling in your feet. Continue to keep the health condition of your body so that the baby can be born normal and healthy.
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