How to prevent edema during pregnancy?

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Many pregnant women in the third trimester will appear the phenomenon of edema during pregnancy, and many people think that edema during pregnancy is a normal reaction during pregnancy, but Xiaoshan is here to warn you that edema during pregnancy must not be ignored, it may also be a hidden fatal disease. How to prevent edema during pregnancy? Let's talk about it

How to prevent edema during pregnancy?

Expectant mothers should ensure sufficient rest time, not too nervous and tired. It's better to rest for half an hour after each meal, and for two hours in the afternoon. You should sleep for 9-10 hours every night. If there is no condition to lie down and rest in the workplace, you can raise your legs and put them on the chair after lunch and take a semi sitting position.

Expectant mothers should not wear tight socks that will press their ankles and calves to avoid affecting blood flow. In addition, if the physical conditions of expectant mothers allow, they can take appropriate physical exercise, such as swimming, which is good for reducing edema.

A mother to be who sits and works for a long time can put a low stool under her feet. Walk properly in the working space to increase the blood flow of lower limbs. When lying down, try to lie flat or on the left side. Usually when sitting, don't cross your legs, often stretch your legs, move your heels and toes, and stretch your calf muscles.

matters needing attention

Every day, expectant mothers must ensure that they eat meat, fish, shrimp, eggs, milk and other animal food and beans. This kind of food is rich in high-quality protein. Pregnant women with anemia should also pay attention to eating animal liver 2-3 times a week to supplement iron. Vegetables and fruits contain a variety of vitamins and trace elements necessary for human body. They also have the functions of detoxification and diuresis. Expectant mothers should eat vegetables and fruits every day.