However, it is impossible to diagnose “preeclampsia” only because swelling appeared in the last weeks of pregnancy. We need 2 more symptoms. This is a blood pressure level above 140 over 90 and the presence of protein in the urine. Next, depending on the level of pressure and protein, and other accompanying symptoms, the stage of gestosis and treatment tactics are determined.
The diet of the expectant mother should be richer in calories than that of a non-pregnant woman, but not significantly. But it is absolutely certain that pregnancy is not a reason to fast.
But unfortunately, even women with normal weight suffer from edema. The thing is that due to an excess of female hormones, body tissues accumulate more fluid. Everything returns to normal after childbirth. Why are edema dangerous at 36, 37, 38, 39 weeks of pregnancy, if they are physiological? Nothing. This is only a small cosmetic defect.
Here's a little you need to know about such a common problem for expectant mothers as swelling. This is a condition that you need to complain about to your doctor. But in the absence of other pathological symptoms, it is physiological and does not harm either the mother or the child.
Pregnancy is a condition that brings a lot of positive emotions for any woman. But during the period of bearing a child, a pregnant woman faces many problems. They require a mandatory solution, since if you do not pay attention to them, this will, to one degree or another, affect the health of the unborn child. When you are 38 weeks pregnant, your legs swell quite often.
However, a completely reasonable explanation can be found for the swelling that arose during this period. As pregnancy progresses, the uterus gradually increases in size. And with its large weight it puts excessive pressure on organs and blood vessels. This leads to the accumulation of excess fluid in certain areas of the body. However, despite the fact that swelling has a simple physiology, it still deserves attention. If you do not take measures to eliminate edema, their subsequent development will lead to serious consequences.
When you are 37 weeks pregnant, your legs swell, what to do - this is a completely natural question for every expectant mother. The resulting swelling is not only discomfort for the woman, but also a threat to the health of the baby. The fact is that often during pregnancy the weaker sex has to deal not with mild swelling, but with serious swelling, which quite often spreads to several parts of the body.
In such cases, swelling of the placenta occurs, which poses a threat to the life of the fetus, since swelling creates problems with the supply of oxygen to the fetus. Doctors call this condition gestosis. Its development occurs in a fairly short time. This is precisely where its main danger lies. In most cases, this condition ends in convulsions, and they can lead to the death of not only the mother, but also the child.
But even if gestosis does not appear, there is a high probability of hypertension. In some cases, swelling can result in thrombophlebitis. These are also not the best options. Therefore, if during pregnancy you notice swelling in yourself, you should definitely tell your doctor about it. He will examine you, and, if necessary, prescribe additional tests and, based on their results, give a referral for treatment.
At 34 weeks of pregnancy, swelling of the legs is also a common phenomenon. The occurrence of swelling has the same reasons as in other periods.
If an expectant mother at 35 weeks has edema due to excess weight, then she should pay close attention to her health. Indeed, in the presence of edema at such a period, the list of diseases is added to the list of diseases such as difficulty in the process of labor. Therefore, if such a problem arises, you need to immediately address it. Contact your doctor, and he will outline a treatment plan that will help cope with the ailment that has arisen.
In the last trimester of pregnancy, the uterus reaches a large size, as a result of which the risk of edema increases significantly.
If, having discovered swelling, nothing is done to eliminate it, then the consequences of such frivolity will be very sad. A vascular network will appear on the legs. In addition, hypertension and thrombophlebitis may develop. In addition, swelling interferes with the normal development of the fetus. Therefore, in order to avoid the consequences that appear as a result of the resulting edema, the treatment of this disease must be dealt with in the most serious manner.
A special diet allows you to eliminate severe swelling that occurs during pregnancy. Light physical activity can also help eliminate them. Swimming is also very effective in this matter. By reducing the amount of salty foods in your diet, you will cope with swelling faster, but it is better to completely eliminate such dishes from your diet.
So, the 38th week of pregnancy has arrived. At this stage, the fetus is considered full-term and is no different from a newborn. The child is already completely ready for life in the wild, outside of his mother. 38 weeks of pregnancy is exactly nine obstetric months, a time of joyful excitement and preparation for childbirth. However, late pregnancy is often accompanied by problems, one of which is edema at 38 weeks.
Where does swelling come from? The fact is that the reasons for its occurrence can be physiological (for example, very hot weather). In this case, in the evening, slight swelling of the legs may appear, which will easily and quickly disappear on its own, as soon as the pregnant woman lies down for half an hour. On the other hand, edema can occur (and most often occurs) due to the fact that a pregnant woman’s kidneys cannot cope with the increased load on them. This is aggravated by the fact that in a normal position the child, as a rule, puts pressure on one of the kidneys with his body. As a result, fluid stagnation occurs in the kidneys, then fluid accumulates in the tissues, as if they swell. In mild cases, only weight gain can indicate edema (this is called hidden edema). The ankles and ankles may swell slightly (this can be seen if you press on the ankle with your thumb - if there is no swelling, the white spot will disappear almost instantly, the hole will straighten out). In more severe cases, a pregnant woman may swell not only her legs, but also her legs, thighs, and abdomen. At the same time, your health sharply deteriorates, and severe fatigue appears. But that’s not all - swelling can be a sign of gestosis.
Gestosis, or late toxicosis of pregnant women, speaks about itself not only by swelling. If the liquid arrives somewhere (accumulates in the tissues). it is logical to assume that it is taken from somewhere, often to the detriment of the body. This is how it is - when edema occurs, the blood often thickens, it can no longer transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Thus, mother and child suffer. Moreover, thick blood leads to increased blood pressure, which in turn increases swelling. It turns out to be a vicious circle in which the condition of the expectant mother worsens. In very severe cases, convulsions may occur, in which case the woman is urgently hospitalized. This situation is already dangerous for the life of the expectant mother and baby. Therefore, the first thing to do if swelling occurs is to consult a doctor.
If your legs are swollen at 38 weeks of pregnancy, and at other times towards the end of pregnancy, you should definitely pay attention to other signs of gestosis, which may indicate an anxious state of the pregnant woman. It is imperative to regularly measure your blood pressure and undergo tests.
So, what can be done if your legs are swollen at 38 weeks of pregnancy: first of all, you need to relieve the kidneys as much as possible. To do this, you need to drink clean water, preferably in small portions, as well as liquids that quench thirst well and have a mild diuretic effect. So, a rosehip decoction is well suited, which is also very useful, as it contains many trace elements. Cranberry juice and tea with lemon (not strong, of course) also quench your thirst perfectly. A decoction of pumpkin with honey and beet juice are also useful (you should drink it about half an hour before meals to get the maximum benefit, and it is better to mix it with other juices, for example, carrot). It is worth giving up foods and drinks that delay
In addition, you need to pay special attention to unloading the kidneys and pay attention to your daily routine. Swelling increases with extreme fatigue, if the expectant mother is forced to sit or stand a lot. On the contrary, the situation can improve if you have the opportunity to lie down in the middle of the day, at least for 15 minutes (you should remember that it is better to lie on your side, since lying on your back can cause fainting due to impaired blood flow). Walking is very useful; for maximum results, you should walk at least a couple of kilometers a day. Of course, shoes should be comfortable, not tight, and not restrict movement. If your usual shoes are too tight, you should change them to something looser and more comfortable. You also need to get rid of everything that can restrict movement and interfere with free blood circulation: narrow strings, watches and bracelets, belts and tight garters on stockings - it is advisable to remove all this before giving birth.
Special exercises will help relieve the load on the kidneys, which have a hard time at the end of pregnancy. Experts advise taking the knee-elbow position several times a day and remaining in it for about 10 minutes. This can be done like this: you need to get on all fours, then lower your head and shoulders so that they are below your pelvis. This pose will also help get rid of swelling.
In addition to the drinks described above, doctors often also recommend light diuretics, which will also help alleviate the condition of the pregnant woman. So, kidney tea and lingonberry leaves, as well as lingonberries themselves, for example, in the form of fruit drink, may be useful.
Of course, gestosis at 38 weeks is an unpleasant phenomenon, but these tips, as well as following all the doctor’s recommendations, will help reduce the alarming symptoms, or even eliminate them completely. A healthy pregnancy is a guarantee of good health for the baby.
During pregnancy, a woman should normally gain 10-12 kg ; in practice, this is a rather arbitrary indicator, since many women add 20 or more kilograms. Half of the added weight comes from water. Fluid accumulates in fatty tissue and connective tissue, so swelling at 37 weeks of pregnancy is quite common.
It is necessary to carefully monitor under what conditions and when edema occurs in a pregnant woman, because the process of water retention does not begin suddenly. After three months of pregnancy, many women note that the skin on the abdomen, arms, and legs becomes loose and loses its elasticity, and by the evening the legs often swell, so that they have to wear larger shoes. It is a bad sign if swelling at 37 weeks of pregnancy does not subside even by morning; in this case, you must inform your doctor about this. At each appointment, the doctor weighs the pregnant woman; with the normal development of pregnancy, the weight increases smoothly and gradually. If the weight increases spasmodically, then this is the first signal of impending edema.
Brusniver, and sometimes doctors prescribe Chofitol will help with swelling during pregnancy . You should not drink too much water, you need to move more, walk in the fresh air. But excessive physical activity and hot weather can provoke the appearance of physiological edema; such edema can be easily dealt with if you rest a little in a position on your left side. Physiological edema does not require treatment.
By the 37th week of pregnancy, feelings of discomfort and various pains increase more and more. You feel huge and clumsy, sometimes even specially purchased maternity clothes, which seemed oversized to you when you bought them, cannot be fastened.
Lifestyle, sex, nutrition at 37 weeks of pregnancy should be agreed upon with your doctor depending on your condition, because what is prohibited for some may be useful for others.
At 37 weeks of pregnancy, the mother's weight increases by at least 9.5 11 kg. Most of this weight is made up of the fetus, amniotic fluid, placenta, enlarged uterus and mammary glands:
— child’s weight 3000 3500 grams
- weight of amniotic fluid is about 1000-1500 grams (by the time of birth, their amount decreases)
- placenta weight is about 350-500 grams
— the weight of the enlarged uterus and mammary glands is 1500 grams.
The remaining weight comes from an increase in the mother's circulating blood volume by about 50%, and, of course, from those fat deposits that you have managed to accumulate.
It should be noted that before giving birth, women lose weight. Part of the weight is lost due to changes in hormonal balance and the removal of fluid from the body.
Now you may experience quite serious discomfort, complaints during this week of pregnancy are varied and numerous, and this is not surprising in the last weeks of pregnancy, it is really not easy for you now.
The fetus at 37 weeks of gestation is completely ready to be born and is just waiting in the wings. He is now the main conductor of future events. Once his body is completely ready for birth, the birth process will begin. Your body is also preparing for this event.
A baby at 37 weeks of gestation looks like a normal newborn. His body is practically free of vellus hair, and there is a fair amount of hair on his head. The cheese-like lubricant remained only in the folds of the skin. The nails are long, reach the edge of the fingers and even go beyond it, the baby can scratch himself. The navel has shifted to the center of the tummy, and in boys the testicles are in the scrotum. In girls, the labia majora cover the labia minora.
The baby's skin is a beautiful light pink color. If your baby is dark-skinned, his skin is also quite fair now, at least lighter than his parents', and his palms and feet are pink. A fair amount of fat has accumulated under the skin, which makes the baby plump. Particularly a lot of fat is deposited in the face area; the baby needs round cheeks to successfully cope with the task of breastfeeding.
At the 37th week of pregnancy, the baby’s weight often already exceeds 3 kg; on average, babies are born weighing 3200-3500 grams, and most already manage to gain what they need by this week. At 37 weeks of pregnancy, the weight of the fetus can vary greatly both in two different women, and in the same woman in different pregnancies. As a rule, at second births the baby is larger, and boys usually weigh more than girls. In some cases, the baby gains 3800-4000 grams by the 37th week of pregnancy. A large fetus can cause difficult labor and even caesarean section.
A baby at 37 weeks of pregnancy leads approximately the same lifestyle as a newborn. His sleep takes up most of his time, and when he is not sleeping, he is busy sucking everything in sight, from his own fingers and forearms to the umbilical cord. He is sensitive to everything that happens around his mother. Now his hearing and vision are fully mature, he hears and sees perfectly, his memory allows him to remember his mother’s voice and more.
Musical preferences are also being developed now. If a mother listens to a lot of music during pregnancy, there is a high probability of giving birth to a gifted baby.
By the 37th week of pregnancy, fetal movement becomes even less common. You may even sometimes worry whether everything is okay when you don’t hear from your child for an hour or so. Movements become less frequent before childbirth, this is due to the tightness of the uterus and the baby’s gained weight. This shouldn't scare you.
The abdominal changes that occur before childbirth are well known and they can be quite noticeable, especially if this is your first pregnancy. This is primarily a lowering of the abdomen. Due to the fact that the baby's head descends into the mother's pelvis, the fundus of the uterus becomes lower and the abdomen appears smaller. If you are 37 weeks pregnant and your belly is drooping, this does not mean that you will give birth soon; usually in first-time mothers, abdominal drooping occurs 2 weeks before the expected birth or earlier, but with repeated births, drooping can only occur during childbirth.
The end of pregnancy means for you that you will again be tortured with tests. One joy is that it is quite possible that you are already in the maternity hospital awaiting the birth and this means that you will not have to take everything again.
At 37 weeks of pregnancy, tests are of great importance for planning your birth.
In most maternity hospitals, all women who were hospitalized in advance undergo an ultrasound examination. Why is it needed?
At 37 weeks of pregnancy, an ultrasound gives doctors a huge amount of necessary information. Even if your baby lies correctly in the uterus, head down, extension insertions are possible, which serve as a contraindication to natural childbirth. Timely identified deviations make it possible to successfully avoid possible complications and carry out your birth as carefully and sparingly as possible.
Pregnancy calendar 37th week is the time of the harbingers of childbirth. What it is?
Harbingers are numerous and sometimes not very pleasant symptoms that indicate the possible imminent onset of labor.
Many pregnant women note that their stomachs now quite often ache and become stiff. At 37 weeks of pregnancy, uterine tone may increase for three reasons, and you must learn to distinguish between them.
These are not precursors; such contractions do not lead to changes in the condition of the cervix. During Braxton-Higgs contractions, the tone increases from the fundus of the uterus and spreads downward, but there is no pain or even any particular discomfort.
These are more sensitive uterine contractions that may even wake you up at night. At the same time, the stomach does not hurt constantly, and contractions are not regular and pass quickly. These precursors change the very structure of the cervix, it smoothes out and becomes softer.
Pathological preliminary period.
The preliminary period is the last hours before the onset of labor; they are characterized by the first signs of labor. The woman is worried about irregular contractions, which normally increase in duration and gradually become more frequent. In the pathological preliminary period, this time drags on for many hours, and for the especially unfortunate, the count goes on for days. This condition is not normal and requires labor induction. If you are 37 weeks pregnant, your stomach hurts, and this is not just a feeling characterized by the word pulling, but rather sensitive contractions, do not sit at home waiting for everything to speed up, it is better to consult a gynecologist.
By the 37th week of pregnancy, almost all women suffer from pain. The most common complaint among women is that their back hurts, lower back pain. Sometimes the lower back is pulled not just because the tummy is large; unpleasant sensations can also fall into the category of precursors of childbirth.
For most pregnant women, the nature of the discharge changes, and the variety of symptoms can be significant. At 37 weeks of pregnancy, discharge can indicate either pathology or be normal. What kind of discharge should you be concerned about?
If you are 37 weeks pregnant, have white discharge, itching and redness, it is likely thrush. At 37 weeks of pregnancy, it is extremely undesirable, since the child will definitely become infected with it from you during childbirth. Be sure to inform the doctor and do not experiment with self-medication, there is simply no time for this.
At 37 weeks of pregnancy, yellow discharge may be normal, but may indicate inflammatory diseases of the genital organs. If they are significant, you should take a smear to see if everything is in order.
Bloody discharge may be normal, or it may indicate serious complications. Blood at 37 weeks of pregnancy, bright, even a couple of drops, is a reason to immediately call an ambulance; brown, pink discharge should also cause caution. Mucous discharge with small streaks of blood, both pink and brown, is the norm; the plug just comes off before childbirth.
The end of pregnancy is the time when the gastrointestinal tract is seriously protesting against its oppressed state by the uterus; many feel sick at 37 weeks of pregnancy and suffer from heartburn. Nausea is simply associated with compression of the stomach by the uterus, and with the lowering of the tummy, many note a decrease in this discomfort. But vomiting and diarrhea at 37 weeks of pregnancy can be either ordinary poisoning or a sign of the onset of labor. If in the first case your condition may worsen significantly, your temperature may rise; in the second case, most expectant mothers experience slightly different additional symptoms, for example, tone and cramping pain in the lower abdomen. It’s clear that you don’t need to drink activated carbon here, but go to the maternity hospital.
A breech presentation that persists by the 37th week of pregnancy will most likely cause a caesarean section. Not all maternity hospitals allow natural breech birth, and is it worth insisting on it? Caesarean section is chosen for a reason; the risk for the child is too high.
The last ultrasound may not be very pleasing with its results; revealed polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios in half of the cases also become one of the indications for cesarean section. Placenta previa and fetal hypoxia almost always mean surgery.
Now you need to especially carefully monitor your blood pressure. At 37 weeks of pregnancy, blood pressure may increase due to late toxicosis; if you have a headache, swelling, or notice that your arms and legs are swelling, be sure to tell your doctor about it.
ARVI is unnecessary and dangerous now. Fever and runny nose at 37 weeks of pregnancy, a cold, can cause you to be separated from your baby after childbirth. If staying together with a mild ARVI is allowed, your serious condition will definitely cause separation from your child, and giving birth will be very difficult, try not to catch a cold now.
At 37 weeks of pregnancy, childbirth is the norm, if it starts great for you, it’s just your time. It is important not to miss the onset of labor and to distinguish them from precursors. Real contractions increase in duration and strength, and become more frequent over time.
At 37 weeks of pregnancy, twins are most often born.
Swelling in late stages (36, 37, 38, 39 weeks) of pregnancy, what to do if they appear? Are they dangerous for the mother and/or child? How are they treated?
Obstetricians and gynecologists pay attention to swelling and weight gain. And this is not without reason. After all, rapid weight gain, which most often occurs precisely because of fluid retention in the body, and not because of overeating, is one of the signs of gestosis, late toxicosis of pregnant women. It is also called "dropsy". But to be precise, this is the mildest stage of gestosis. In severe stages, there is a high probability of death of mother and child. When no remedies for edema in the later stages help, other symptoms appear, the condition worsens - they may recommend inducing (cause) labor or a cesarean section.
If these two symptoms are absent, the causes of edema in late pregnancy are physiological. The growing uterus, which in some women is very impressive in size in the third trimester, compresses the veins and lymphatic vessels of the small pelvis, blood circulation deteriorates, and swelling appears. Women with greater weight are more prone to swelling. It's not for nothing that doctors monitor women's weight! Normally, you need to gain up to 12 kilograms during pregnancy. This weight gain is the prevention of edema in the last weeks before childbirth. Therefore, you need to try not to overeat. Eat in moderation.
It is very useful for expectant mothers to wear anti-varicose stockings, knee socks or tights. This not only prevents thrombosis and varicose veins, but also improves a woman’s well-being. And if you put them on in the morning, as you should, then this will be the best way to get rid of edema during late pregnancy without medications. But in order to feel comfortable, you need to choose the right size and degree of compression. And wear it most of the day. Especially when you have to be in an upright position a lot (including sitting). By the way, if you change your body position every half hour and do light exercises for your legs, you can relieve swelling in many cases.
There is an opinion that when 36, 37, 38 weeks of pregnancy, swelling of the legs occurs from an excess of fluid entering the body. The expectant mother is advised to limit the amount of liquid consumed to 800 grams. But this, as a rule, only leads to even greater swelling. You need to drink as much as you want, and at any stage of pregnancy.
Sent 27 November 2013 - 07:14
Most often, the legs swell, but swelling of the arms, abdomen and even the face also occurs quite often. Thus, the 37th week of pregnancy, accompanied by severe swelling, can be fraught with a significant deterioration in the woman’s health.
When you reach the 37th week of pregnancy, many people's legs and arms swell. But in what cases is this not dangerous, and in what cases can it pose a threat to the health of mother and baby? Starting from 28 weeks of pregnancy, the expectant mother should gain an average of 350 g, but not more than 500 g per week. Also, at 37 weeks, my legs started to swell very much. They prescribed me to drink lingonberry leaves and eliminate salt.
I am 37 years old, I had a caesarean section 16 years ago, 26 weeks of pregnancy, swelling of the ankle and above, 1050g in 2 weeks. pressure I had slight swelling in my legs, and in the last weeks it was very strong, but the swelling subsided immediately after yoga for pregnant women and walking. Now I noticed that my legs swell, but only a little, but in the morning my fingers are like sausages, but this also goes away during the day. And I was affected by swelling. At 37 weeks. In the community: Successful pregnancy.
Edema of the hands (swelling of the hands) during pregnancy. During pregnancy, women often experience swelling of their hands and fingers. Swelling of the legs during pregnancy (during pregnancy). When you are 37 weeks pregnant, your legs swell, what to do - this is a completely natural question for every expectant mother. The resulting swelling is not only discomfort for the woman, but also a threat to the health of the baby.
It’s not just your legs that swell, all the tissues of your body swell, including the placenta. This will certainly not be good for the child. Similar questions. Severe swelling in the feet at 39 weeks of pregnancy. Edema, 37 weeks For everyone. There was no swelling throughout the entire pregnancy... and today my legs are sooooo swollen, they look like elephant legs, you can’t even see a bone... and the capillaries burst... lingonberry leaves don’t help... I can’t see the doctor until Monday...
Health during pregnancy: swelling While expecting a baby, every woman changes in appearance. In addition to the growing tummy, the whole body is transformed: the shapes become more round, the general features become softer, more delicate. They say that pregnancy makes a woman beautiful from the inside out - after all, there is nothing more beautiful than the anticipation of a new life, but, unfortunately, this statement is not always true: some expectant mothers suffer from extra pounds and swelling. Causes of edema during pregnancy Swelling during pregnancy is a problem faced by the vast majority of women.
Swelling in late stages (36, 37, 38, 39 weeks) of pregnancy, what to do if they appear? Are they dangerous for the mother and/or child? How are they treated? Obstetricians and gynecologists pay attention to swelling and weight gain. And this is not without reason. After all, rapid weight gain, which most often occurs precisely because of fluid retention in the body, and not because of overeating, is one of the signs of gestosis, late toxicosis of pregnant women. It is also called dropsy. But to be precise, this is the mildest stage of gestosis. In severe stages, there is a high probability of death of mother and child. When no remedies for edema in the later stages help, other symptoms appear, the condition worsens - they may recommend inducing (cause) labor or a cesarean section.
Swelling in pregnant women is not a rare occurrence and does not always pose a threat. Meanwhile, it is the fluid retention in the tissues of the body during this period that can be a symptom of a dangerous complication or disorder. Therefore, doctors always pay especially close attention to the formation of edema in expectant mothers. Most often, edema occurs in the later stages of pregnancy, or rather progresses with increasing pregnancy. They often accompany late gestosis in pregnant women (a dangerous condition that requires treatment), but they can also be an absolute physiological norm. Let's talk today about when to worry about swelling and what to do in such situations.
Ekaterina Guru (4432) 7 years ago Walk less, cross your legs often, use ointments. In general, this is a common thing, if the doctor didn’t pay attention, then it’s still normal. If swelling increases, the gynecologist should prescribe Magnesia. flame Sage (17341) 7 years ago It's okay. Keep your legs elevated if possible and try to move more if you can. Less salt and liquid. Not long left. Be patient, but be sure to tell your doctor about this. It happened to me too. I wore my husband's slippers before giving birth, nothing else fit. Although until 6 months I walked only in heels. Well-being to your family. darling Guru (3619) 7 years ago Use jars to measure how much liquid goes in and how much comes out. If it turns out much less, brew lingonberry leaves in a thermos in this way: 1 teaspoon per glass of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes.
Any pregnant woman experiences tissue swelling. However, the reasons for their occurrence can differ significantly and are purely individual. Therefore, do not try to cope with this problem on your own, just try to understand the cause of the swelling, and let the doctor prescribe treatment. It will tell you what to do when you are 21 weeks, 24 weeks, 25, 26, 27, 30 weeks, 32 weeks, 33, 34 weeks, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40 weeks. The forum, reviews, photos and videos will not help you understand what to do correctly. Causes of edema in early pregnancy Up to 4 months, the problem of edema should not bother a pregnant woman at all. Therefore, if you feel that you have begun to swell earlier than the specified period, urgently seek advice from a doctor monitoring the course of your pregnancy.
Often a pregnant woman complains that her legs are very swollen; this condition worsens in the third trimester. Most often, this condition appears due to the fact that venous pressure in the legs increases; the uterus, which is growing, can put pressure on the pelvic veins. The disease worsens when the fluid does not come out and does not leave the woman’s body for a long time. Causes of edema in a pregnant woman Edema worsens when a pregnant woman constantly walks and moves throughout the day, fluid accumulates in the lower legs and they swell greatly, this happens due to heat and fatigue. First, your ankles and feet may swell.
This article will discuss what needs to be done at 37 weeks of pregnancy if a woman is bothered by severe swelling.
When a woman is pregnant, during this entire period it is considered normal for her to gain weight from 10 to 12 kilograms, but, unfortunately, in practice, this is not always the case, since it happens that a woman gains 20 kilograms, and sometimes more. Half of the weight a woman gains during pregnancy consists of water. The fluid that a woman consumes accumulates in connective tissues, as well as in fatty tissue, so at 37 weeks of pregnancy, swelling becomes normal.
In order to get rid of edema, you should observe what foods they appear after consuming, since these products help delay the removal of excess fluid from a woman’s body. Quite often, women notice that the condition of their skin has changed, and it begins to lose its former elasticity and becomes loose. They also note that in the evening their feet often swell, so they have to wear larger shoes so that nothing presses on them.
When a woman is 37 weeks pregnant and her swelling does not go away overnight, this is a bad sign. If this occurs, you should immediately inform your doctor.
During each appointment, all doctors weigh pregnant women, and if the pregnancy is progressing normally, weight gain will be gradual. But if the weight is gained spasmodically, then this will indicate that there is a possibility that the woman will experience swelling.
In order to get rid of puffiness, you can use various means that our grandmothers used, as they are the most effective. Currently, you can use the following herbal decoctions: Brusniver. This drug helps remove excess fluid from the body and thereby prevent the appearance of edema. In addition, during pregnancy you do not need to drink a lot of liquid, and it is best to move more often and be in the fresh air. If it is very hot outside, you do not need to go outside, as the feeling of thirst will increase and you will definitely experience swelling. You also don’t need to overload yourself with physical activity, as this can also cause swelling. In order to relieve swelling after exercise, you need to lie down for 15-20 minutes on your left side and everything will go away. Swelling that is associated with exercise does not require additional treatment.
In conclusion, I would like to say that you need to be extremely attentive to your body and if swelling appears, you should consult a doctor.
Hello, please tell me who has had it and share your experience.
There was no edema throughout the pregnancy. Now I’m 36 weeks, swelling has started. (It’s been two days now) Go to the appointment in two days, I’ll probably put it on storage.
I gained 13 kg in weight throughout my pregnancy.
And another question for pregnant women and those who have already given birth, lately I just can’t get out of bed in the morning, the muscles between my legs are hurting, the pain is crazy, then I go away. I’ll sit and sit again the same way.
I was admitted to the hospital with less swelling.
In the meantime, eliminate all salt and limit liquids.
Well, if there is only swelling, then you are unlikely to be admitted with them, but if gestosis: high blood pressure, swelling and protein in the urine, large weight gain, then of course it is better to go to bed, since gestosis is a very serious disease
During my last pregnancy, the doctor, on the contrary, advised me to drink more pure water with lemon (NOT TEA OR OTHER LIQUIDS) and my swelling disappeared and did not appear.
I’m familiar with this, well, I had +26kg, the doctor told me to drink less than 1 liter a day, at night she said it, but then she already ordered it
My legs were swelling too. On the doctor’s advice, I stuck a Vasoplast patch on them. It helps me well - the swelling has subsided, the pain and heaviness in my legs have gone away. It is better to glue it overnight for 12 hours. You also need to raise your legs higher - that also helps.
I also started having severe swelling in the last 2 months of pregnancy. I didn’t put it on hold, I took Canephron tablets. I went to physical therapy. I actually gained 20 kg in general. 17 kg went away immediately after giving birth
26.11.13 12:44 (reply to: margo.ms04)
No, it wasn't. and I won't :)
Well, you know better how many kg are normal for you :)
What about the analyses?
Doctors usually recommend konephron and lingonberry tea..
And pathology with treatment. But this depends on the specific situation.
And I don't agree that this is normal. For example, I don’t have this, although I’m already 39+ weeks.
But this kind of pain seems to be normal. The body is preparing for childbirth.
This is what I read. But I can’t comment, because I have no warning signs or discomfort at all.
I wish you an easy birth and a healthy baby
26.11.13 04:26 (reply to: Do not Ask)
Well, so they say, whoever doesn’t know what pregnancy is, I think that I don’t have extra pounds. During my first pregnancy, I was 170 cm tall, I registered at 53 kg, and during the entire pregnancy I gained 16 kg. I gave birth and after 1.5 months I was already 55 kg. Over the course of 7 years I gained weight and with the second one I registered at 60 kg. but I don’t consider myself fat, given my height this is the best weight, and now I’m 73 kg in the last month of pregnancy. where are the extra kilos?))))
26.11.13 04:22 (reply to: Do not Ask)
swollen legs, 36 weeks pregnant
someone had such problems. tell me what you did. I know that it is difficult to give birth if there is swelling.
I try to drink little and so on. I heard that you need to go on a diet, apples, milk, etc., but what will the baby eat then?
They just appeared today, and they are still weak, I don’t want to launch it all.
don't eat salty things
buy brusniver at the pharmacy (I brewed it, cooled it and drank it instead of water when I was thirsty)
but, to be honest, I had swelling since 35 weeks, at 36 I was diagnosed with a blood flow disorder (due to swelling!). they went away very poorly for me, because I realized it too late, but I gave birth normally
During pregnancy, a woman normally gains about 15 kg. Half of this increase is water, which accumulates in connective and fatty tissue. The amount of blood in a pregnant woman increases, and along with it the amount of water increases. The uterus grows and compresses the veins in the pelvic area. Blood circulates worse. All these processes contribute to the appearance of edema. In the first trimester, swelling is not noticeable. Subsequently, the pregnant woman's face becomes rounded and the elasticity of the skin is lost. In recent months, swelling of the legs and arms, sometimes the face and lower back, appears. When pressing with a finger on the skin of the leg, an indentation remains, which does not recover immediately as before. Body weight increases sharply and heaviness appears. All these signs indicate the appearance of swelling.
It is imperative to consult a doctor who will conduct a comprehensive examination of the woman and prescribe a treatment regimen.
Nature has arranged it in such a way that the body of the expectant mother accumulates sodium, which, in turn, attracts and retains water. This is facilitated by eating fatty and salty foods. Physiological edema easily goes away with proper organization of the daily routine, nutritional culture and physical activity. At the same time, the body weight is maintained at normal levels; the woman can easily bend over and clench her fingers. If at 36 weeks your legs and arms swell, the swelling persists in the morning, protein appears in the urine, blood pressure rises, these are dangerous symptoms of a pregnancy complication (preeclampsia).
The disease is accompanied by a disorder of the vital organs of the expectant mother. The activity of the nervous, cardiac, and endocrine systems is disrupted. This condition can lead to the death of the child and the expectant mother.
Of course, not all edema in later stages signals the presence of this terrible disease. To diagnose this disease, the doctor will take blood and urine tests and do an ultrasound. As additional diagnostic methods, it is possible to do Dopplerography and coagulogram. Treatment requires hospitalization of the pregnant woman. This is important for preserving the life and health of both the baby and the woman herself.
Carefully monitor your weight, visit your doctor regularly, strictly follow his advice, love yourself and your future baby.
At 40 weeks, edema appears to one degree or another in 70–80% of pregnant women. This phenomenon means excess fluid in the tissues. In later stages, the need for fluid increases. Sodium accumulates in tissues, and it attracts water, which is retained in the cells. This is how swelling of the face, legs, arms, lower back, and abdomen appears. There are hidden swellings of internal organs.
If the process goes faster, then there is excess fluid in the body.
It is best to discuss diuretics and the use of herbal teas with a gynecologist. Do not self-medicate. If necessary, the specialist will prescribe treatment.
Unfortunately, the accumulation of excess fluid in the body is not always safe and harmless. The doctor must pay attention to this. After all, if with this symptom a woman has high blood pressure and there is protein in the urine, then this is a sign of late toxicosis or gestosis, which can appear at 40 weeks. It is advisable not to neglect this condition, as it threatens both mother and child and can develop into preeclampsia, and later into eclampsia. Cardiac and renal edema are considered unsafe for health. They can occur in women giving birth who have heart and kidney problems before pregnancy.
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Most expectant mothers approach the 40-week mark of pregnancy with a feeling of internal anxiety, anticipation and fatigue. The stomach has dropped, the center of gravity has shifted, in the evening nagging pain in the back appears, and the legs swell. Don't look at them. Judging by the timing, it will pass on its own very soon! Good luck!
31-40 weeks of pregnancy. First trimester of pregnancy. Legs swell during pregnancy - why? Swelling of the legs during pregnancy is in most cases associated with an increased need for water. Water passes into tissues from the blood, the amount of which increases by 40-50% during pregnancy. I’m 6 weeks pregnant, my legs and face are swelling, I’m 44 years old and I really want to give birth. Tell me what medications I can take.
This happened to me towards the end of my pregnancy too. Blood tests and blood pressure were normal. And my legs were so swollen that I thought the skin was going to burst, and I still remember how painful it was to walk. 40 weeks, terrible swelling. In the community: Health of the expectant mother and baby. During pregnancy, various changes occur in a woman's body, and some of them frighten expectant mothers. One of these manifestations is swelling during pregnancy. And if edema syndrome in women who are not expecting a child is a symptom of some disease
Many newly pregnant women know that during pregnancy their legs, arms, and face may swell. Sometimes swelling of the nose and lips appears already from the first weeks of pregnancy as the earliest sign, although much more often such nasal swelling occurs. The same thing happened and this was my first pregnancy. At 40.5 weeks, the GI was sent to the RD for preservation, and there she gave birth at 41 weeks with the help of stimulation. SWELLING. My legs hurt TERRIBLY. Users who read this topic were also interested. brought the child's temperature down to 35.
The 40th week of pregnancy is its most important stage, the logical conclusion of which is the process of childbirth. By this week, the fetus, as a rule, is already fully formed and all its systems are ready to function independently, separately from the mother.
The bones of the baby’s skull are soft and pliable, and this condition is maintained immediately until birth to help the fetus pass through the birth canal without any problems. Due to the softness of the bones, the baby's head changes its shape during childbirth, stretching out, and this shape can remain for several days after birth.
In addition, the process of childbirth is associated with other changes in the baby’s body, and first of all we are talking about hormonal changes. At this moment, the child’s adrenal glands begin to work actively, producing and releasing significant amounts of the hormones norepinephrine and adrenaline, which are also called stress hormones, into his blood. This is necessary for the baby’s nervous system, which becomes more resistant to oxygen starvation, which is inevitable during the fetus’s passage through the birth canal, to centralize blood circulation and increase heart rate, as well as to increase blood sugar. All these changes in the body help the child to be born without problems, maintaining his health, adapt to a stressful situation, and then adapt to new living conditions.
As for the weight and body length of a full-term newborn baby at 40 weeks, its weight ranges from 3.2 to 3.7 kg. on average, and the length varies from 47 to 54 cm.
All changes that occur in the body of the expectant mother during this period are directly related to childbirth. This important process begins for each woman at its own time (from 38 to 42 weeks) and the signs of its approach are quite obvious. So, at 40 weeks, a pregnant woman may experience swelling of the legs, which usually appear a few days before giving birth (unless, of course, it accompanies her throughout pregnancy), an increased urge to urinate and other symptoms, which may even include false contractions .
The process of childbirth most often begins with the release from the pregnant woman’s cervical canal of the so-called plug (mucus of white or yellow color and thick consistency), which previously closed the entrance to the uterine cavity from her cervix. After this, contractions should begin immediately or within a few days, with the onset of which it is necessary to immediately go to the hospital, since the duration of contractions can vary from many hours to several minutes, and medical assistance to the woman in labor during this period is simply necessary.
It is believed that you need to go to the maternity hospital if regular contractions are established (at least two in ten minutes), amniotic fluid breaks, bleeding appears, and also in case of unusual behavior of the child.
The state of health of a pregnant woman in this last week before giving birth can be different - it depends, first of all, on her physiological characteristics and state of health. So, some women feel great during this period and can take long walks, do housework, and meet with friends. Others, on the contrary, suffer from back pain, swelling of the legs, a feeling of heaviness, nausea and insomnia.
But no matter how you feel, there are some rules of conduct for pregnant women at 40 weeks that you should not neglect. So, try not to move away from home, because labor can begin at any moment, stress less and do not burden yourself. Be sure to carry an exchange card, passport, and insurance policy in your purse. Relax and go for walks, remember that a baby will appear very soon and this will bring a lot of additional worries. And, of course, protect yourself from stress, worry and anxiety.