During pregnancy, every woman should carefully monitor her health status and unusual changes. As a rule, the main complaint of patients at antenatal clinics is swelling of the legs at 38 weeks of pregnancy. In selected women, the complaint occurs much earlier, from the 26th week or from the first trimester. There are many reasons for this, however, it is more important to find a way to get rid of the trouble that prevents you from calmly expecting the miracle of birth.
During pregnancy, severe swelling of the legs is a bad thing and should not be taken as normal. There is no need to panic, if you monitor your health, it is possible to control the processes and bring your shins and ankles to their normal state. It is worth contacting a gynecologist, asking for advice, you may have to undergo an ultrasound of the kidneys and take blood tests. There are two types of edema.
It is typical for pregnant women who have experienced the current symptoms previously (for example, during the menstrual cycle). As a rule, the phenomenon is accompanied by heaviness in the limbs and unreasonable fatigue. Swelling can accompany the expectant mother during the weeks of waiting for the baby. The reason for these changes:
You need to be wary if we are talking about pathological edema. A serious moment, indicating dropsy or gestosis. The first does not cause much concern among doctors, the second will lead to pathologies of the mother and fetus. Doctors don’t talk about the disease to young mothers so as not to scare them! Such changes are accompanied by swelling of the legs and other symptoms:
Week 29 symbolizes the beginning of the main, third trimester. Most women begin to swell their limbs at 30-31 weeks. A sharp weight gain in a baby occurs only from 32 weeks! You shouldn’t do too much or worry in advance, the average figures are given, the baby is able to gain weight a little earlier or a little later. The mentioned period is characterized by the risk of premature birth. It is worth being alert, monitoring your own condition and the behavior of the child in the womb.
In the eighth month, from 33 to 36 weeks, the baby’s active growth begins. At the indicated time, fingernails appear, grow on the toes, many reflexes develop, vellus hair disappears, cartilage becomes elastic, and a sleep schedule is developed. A pregnant woman begins to strongly feel the baby's kicks during the period of activity, and heartburn is often added. Already at 34-35 weeks, a woman goes on maternity leave and has a lot of free time. To avoid swelling, try to follow the recommendations:
In the ninth month, from 37 to 40 weeks of pregnancy, swelling can be accompanied by pain in the legs. Now try to walk less, but do not limit your time in the fresh air. Just take a loved one, a folding mat, and sit on a bench in the park. Observe weather changes and children playing on the playground. Try to follow the menu, control the flow of fluid into the body. Take into account the water, milk, tea, soups you drink, especially at 38-39 weeks.
By the end of 9 months, the woman ends up in the maternity hospital. However, many pregnant women, especially first-time mothers, carry their babies to term. And they swell for the first time at 40-41 weeks. By the specified date, swelling indicates an imminent birth; by the day of discharge (on average, 3-4 days after birth) the swelling will subside. If a woman is worried and cannot find peace, she should contact a gynecologist to receive a referral for hospitalization. The woman in labor will lie in the pathological department until delivery, under the strict guidance of doctors.
Remember, taking care of yourself and the child lies on the shoulders of expectant mothers. Take care of proper nutrition to prevent negative changes in the condition of your legs. From the beginning of pregnancy:
Active mobility is encouraged during these 9 months. Pregnancy is not a reason to sit on a chair. You should absolutely not eat for two. It is enough to increase your usual diet by 10 percent, no more! Now many women understand the harm of overeating; overweight, edematous pregnant women are more difficult to meet.
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It is important to monitor the amount of urine excreted. It is recommended for women who are prone to obesity, so as not to confuse weight gain with stagnation of urine. Remember, a baby at 38 weeks of pregnancy already secretes 500 ml of fluid exiting through the mother’s ureter. If you notice that you drink more than you excrete, perhaps the uterus is putting pressure on the ureters, causing the process of urination to become disrupted. Then 2-3 times daily for 7-10 minutes, stand in a position that is beneficial for the body:
To avoid feeling bored, take a magazine and read interesting articles in a supine position. The kidneys will work properly again, the woman will feel relief. It is stupid to refuse water or other liquids. But it is permissible to drink not simple tea, but herbal infusions:
The doctor's opinion about edema is important. Leave self-medication aside, consult a doctor when swelling begins to bother you in the last weeks of pregnancy. The doctor is able to issue a referral to the hospital. It is prescribed exclusively to women with a suspected or established diagnosis of gestosis.
A violation can lead to abnormalities in blood clotting. The pathology begins with a malfunction in the water-salt balance of a pregnant woman. That's why doctors are so categorical about nutrition while carrying a child in the womb. It is worth giving up unhealthy, familiar foods for the benefit of your unborn baby.
Late toxicosis is gestosis! Leads to disturbances in a number of systems of the mother’s body. It is not uncommon for such a development of pregnancy to induce labor, and periodically the doctor decides to perform a caesarean section. If you overlook the pathology, do not consult a doctor, or do not undergo the necessary examinations, the fetus is at risk of oxygen starvation and placental abruption.
It is worth regularly visiting a gynecologist who is leading the pregnancy, taking tests, assessing the child’s condition, and consulting if any questions arise. Don’t be afraid to ask questions to your doctor; what seems like nothing can turn into a serious illness. Remember, the prevalence of edema in women by the 38th week of pregnancy does not indicate the normality of the phenomenon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swelling of the legs in expectant mothers is quite common, especially in the second half of the term. Let's figure out why legs swell during pregnancy and how to deal with it?
The cause of swelling of the legs in a woman expecting a baby is physiological in nature - the growing uterus compresses the veins in the pelvic area, while the blood volume increases by 1.5 liters, and slow blood circulation contributes to fluid retention in the legs. And if the expectant mother wears shoes with heels and at the same time she has to sit or stand a lot, then it is completely natural for her legs to swell during pregnancy.
If your legs swell significantly during pregnancy, the cause may be a disruption in the flow of urine from the body due to pressure from the uterus on the ureter. Swelling can spread throughout the body if necessary measures are not taken.
If a pregnant woman swells not only her legs, but also her arms, fingers, and face, and her body weight increases sharply, these symptoms may indicate gestosis, which requires medical intervention. During the period of bearing a baby, an exacerbation of chronic kidney or cardiovascular diseases is also possible.
Try to move more and not lead a sedentary and lying lifestyle. Special gymnastics for women in delicate positions and walking in comfortable shoes will help reduce swelling of the lower extremities. Buy compression tights.
Go to bed, and just relax during the day, placing a pillow under your feet. A foot massage and a cool foot bath with sea salt are also effective in combating fluid stagnation.
Keep your salt intake to a minimum. You can only have 1-1.5 g of product per day, but if the swelling is very severe, it’s time to go on a salt-free diet. It is also recommended to exclude foods containing sodium, such as olives, olives and nuts. Rid your menu of smoked, spicy dishes. Limit your consumption of spices - they cause thirst and slow down the release of fluid from the body.
Include natural diuretics in your diet - apples, celery, parsley, cranberries and citrus fruits. Onions and garlic will increase blood circulation and help combat fluid stagnation. Consume cabbage, bell peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, sunflower seeds and vegetable oil. You can also draw out excess liquid by placing green cabbage leaves on your feet. Carbonated drinks and sweets are strictly prohibited. If the swelling does not decrease, be sure to consult a specialist who will prescribe diuretics.
In pregnant women with heart disease or heart disease, swelling may occur due to heart failure. And hot weather only aggravates the stagnation of water in the body.
If there is swelling of only one leg, redness, the appearance of tubercles, or pain, immediately go to see a doctor, because these may be signs of thrombosis.
Smoking, which is strictly prohibited during pregnancy, is also a cause of swelling of the limbs.
At 37-38 weeks of pregnancy, the legs of almost all women swell. Avoid heels and make sure that varicose veins do not develop due to fluid stagnation.
Report the problem to your doctor. Knowing the characteristics of your body, weight gain and the course of pregnancy, he will prescribe special treatment. And remember that diuretics and traditional medicine are used only on the recommendation of an obstetrician-gynecologist.
I have chronic kidney inflammation. My legs were swollen almost throughout my pregnancy. The gynecologist prescribed a rosehip decoction. I drank it regularly: both a diuretic and vitamins for the body!
Swelling appeared at 16 weeks. I came to the doctor, and I had gained 2.5 kg in a week, in general my legs were like barrels and my blood pressure was jumping. It turned out that you can’t drink mineral water. Swelling appeared on it, and then pressure. So they immediately put me on a salt-free diet and limited the amount of water per day to 1.5 liters. and the drug Hofitol (homeopathy). Well, I put my feet on the pillow, or rather, I moved the pillow from under my head to my feet. So I stayed on the diet until the end; there were periods of swelling. After giving birth, my legs became very swollen, I took a diuretic and it went away. But she gave birth to a healthy daughter, although there was a threat throughout the pregnancy.
I started to experience swelling around the 20th week, and it was so strong that not only my shoes, but even my jeans in my calves became too small. The doctor prescribed the drug Cyston or an infusion of lingonberry leaves. She told me to choose one, but I drank both at my own peril and risk. It helped! The daughter was born healthy and without complications.
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Pregnancy for a healthy woman lasts on average 35-40 weeks. Of course, this figure may vary; 38 weeks is considered normal, and with the correct actions of doctors, you can give birth even at 31 weeks, but that’s not the point now.
All this time, the pregnant woman may be tormented by edema and swelling. For some, they begin early, literally at the end of the first trimester, but in almost everyone their limbs and face begin to swell towards the end, in the final stages of gestation.
Now we will talk about why edema appears during pregnancy, what to do in such cases, we will touch on this problem, mainly touching on the last weeks before childbirth.
Swelling during pregnancy, from the very beginning and up to 36-40 weeks, that is, as close as possible to childbirth, is a completely typical reaction of the body. In the normal course of circumstances, swelling is caused by completely understandable reasons; they are not diseases - it is rather an unpleasant effect that usually does not pose a danger to the life of the mother and child, but there are exceptions.
Regarding why edema appears at 35-36 weeks and the last stages of pregnancy, there is one main reason - hormonal changes. The fact is that a woman’s hormonal background undergoes dramatic changes during pregnancy; the sex hormone progesterone, which prevents the risk of miscarriage, increases significantly, and this helps retain fluid in the body.
By 35, 37-40 weeks this problem intensifies, swelling becomes more intense. The increased swelling is explained by the fact that as the period increases, the amount of fluid and blood in the body increases significantly, and the load on the body and blood vessels increases.
Among the types of edema, there are two:
Needless to say, pathological edema is much more dangerous, because they are abnormalities in a woman’s body, and the risks increase much more towards the end of the period, 37-40 weeks. You need to deal with such complications quickly, visit your doctor more often, and be under observation.
Now that the causes of edema, as well as their types, are clear to you, it is worth considering the problems associated with pathological edema, that is, various kinds of complications and diseases.
It is also worth understanding that most diseases should be treated immediately before conceiving a baby, or in the first stages of pregnancy, so the risks become much lower. However, there are cases when the disease develops during pregnancy, and some ailments appear as early as 31-40 weeks, so let’s look at each disease separately and find out how they affect the appearance of edema:
Preeclampsia is exactly the case when the disease manifests itself towards the end of pregnancy, most often at 35-36 weeks. Due to the occurrence of gestosis, vascular permeability increases, plasma begins to leak and penetrates the soft tissues of the woman’s body, resulting in the formation of edema.
Many pregnant women suffer from this disease in a mild form, however, it is imperative to see a doctor, since complex forms of gestosis can cause complications on internal organs, thicken the blood, cause thrombosis, remove protein from the body, and affect the vital functions of the fetus. The risk of this disease increases due to the age of the expectant mother, excess weight and sexually transmitted infections.
Kidney problems are one of the most common causes of edema, which becomes significantly more complicated at 38, 39, 40 weeks. In this case, the removal of fluid from the body is mainly impaired, there is a risk of genitourinary diseases, as well as the formation of sand and kidney stones, the latter rarely occurs if such problems have not previously arisen.
Edema due to impaired renal function increases with the growth of the fetus, as the load on the body increases.
Liver diseases - abnormalities in the functioning of this organ and the biliary system can intensify during pregnancy, especially in the later stages, starting from 31 weeks until 36-38 and childbirth. For this reason, toxicosis torments, but more serious manifestations look like metabolic disorders, the onset of hepatitis and even cirrhosis. In such cases, swelling increases as there is an increase in blood pressure.
Diseases of the cardiovascular system - here the problem of edema is mainly that blood circulation is disrupted and the fetus, which has already become large, puts pressure on some large vessels. Starting from 31 weeks and continuing until 38, 40, childbirth, such ailments are dangerous not only due to swelling and discomfort, poor circulation also poses a threat to the unborn child, you should consult a doctor immediately.
You should understand that the above points represent the most likely causes of edema in pregnant women after 31 weeks of pregnancy, in reality there are several more. In any case, if swelling appears at 38-39 weeks, earlier or later, you should contact your doctor for advice and to find out what to do next.
In the third trimester, especially from 31 to 37 weeks, and at any other time, you should adhere to certain standards in food, lifestyle and exercise.
Lead an active and as healthy lifestyle as possible. Of course, you can’t exert yourself too much, lift weights, or clean the entire apartment in one sitting, even at 37, even at the fifth week. However, walks in the fresh air, special gymnastics and other types of light activities are welcome.
Remaining in one position for a long time, especially when it comes to 36-37 weeks and the fetus has already reached a large size, you impede the outflow of fluid, your arms and legs swell, and edema appears.
Diet throughout pregnancy is also very important. You should not get carried away with salty, fatty, fried, spicy and sour foods; such foods retain fluid in any body and contribute to swelling and swelling. And at 37, 38, 39 weeks and throughout pregnancy, you are feeding not only yourself, but also the unborn baby, remember this.
In the later stages, when it comes to 35, 37, 39 weeks, childbirth is very close and swelling should be treated very carefully. Many drugs can cause complications and harm both mother and baby. For these reasons, any medication use should be discussed with your doctor. However, many people prescribe natural diuretics, diuretic herbs and teas to reduce swelling; this is safe and effective.
Another good method is to use special creams for pregnant women. By rubbing them into the skin at least 31, 35, or 39 weeks, you will not harm the baby or yourself. At the same time, such a light massage of the legs and arms, as well as the substances in the cream, will help you quite well, life will become easier, and there is no danger in such actions.
In any case, swelling should never be ignored; you need to fight it, especially if it is strong and occurs after 35-36 weeks, when childbirth is close; at the slightest manifestation, contact a specialist.
The most joyful event in every family is the onset of pregnancy. For most women, pregnancy is the meaning of life, which implies the birth of a long-awaited child and the responsible process of raising it.
At the same time, the period of pregnancy itself is no less responsible. After all, right now the core of the future baby’s health is being laid, and its general condition depends on how the pregnancy proceeds. That is why gynecologists around the world urge you to carefully monitor your condition, monitor any changes in the body and regularly attend consultations with specialists. And if poor health forces a woman to seek help from a doctor, then many people neglect such a symptom as swelling, citing the fact that this is normal during pregnancy.
To be fair, it is worth noting that edema is something between normal and pathological. Edema itself is an accumulation of fluid inside the body, which is not desirable during pregnancy. Adequate treatment and correct measures to prevent edema can quickly resolve the problem and your child will not be in any danger.
As a rule, most often women notice swelling in the late stage of pregnancy - 34 weeks. During this period, there may be a disturbance in the outflow of urine as a result of compression of the ureter by the enlarged uterus. This is the most common problem even in healthy pregnant women who do not have problems with cardiovascular and renal pathology.
In the morning, such swelling is less noticeable, because at night the fluid can spread evenly throughout the body. Moreover, throughout the day, when a woman spends more time on her feet, especially if pregnancy occurs in the summer months, the fluid begins to descend and accumulates on the legs, ankles and on the back of the feet.
First of all, don't panic! This problem can be solved if you follow the recommendations of experts. You should know that by the 34th week of pregnancy, the weight gained over the entire period begins to exhaust you and you are under quite a lot of physical stress. Heartburn, shortness of breath, more frequent urination, back pain, swelling in the arms, legs and face may occur. Therefore, the expectant mother needs to reduce her activity, rest more and not make sudden movements.
If the expectant mother notices that it is difficult to bend her fingers, and the ring becomes too small, then this is already a reason to contact an antenatal clinic.
Along with swelling of the hands, a pregnant woman may experience increased blood pressure, she begins to quickly gain weight and feels discomfort. The cause of this condition may be pathology of the kidneys or cardiovascular system. In the case when pregnancy proceeds normally, the cause of swelling of the arms and legs may be poor nutrition, abuse of smoked meats, salt and fatty foods.
You should also know that swelling of the legs in the last trimester can occur as a result of the fact that the body is already preparing for childbirth and is storing sodium, which prevents the removal of fluid from the body. Therefore, to prevent such an unpleasant symptom, precautions should be taken.
In addition, many doctors recommend including dried apricot infusion and herbal tea in the diet as a preventive measure for edema. You cannot take diuretics without a doctor’s prescription! Remember that swelling at 34 weeks of pregnancy is quite common, but not desirable. If you take all preventive measures, then you will be able to avoid this incident and give birth to a completely healthy baby.
According to gynecologists, legs swell during pregnancy in 80% of women. Every expectant mother listens sensitively to her body, comparing her symptoms with information in the doctor’s office, on the Internet, and on the pages of women’s magazines. How not to panic from the abundance of varied advice, in particular about edema during pregnancy?
First of all, you need to understand that this is not a disease or a disorder of the body. Edema is the retention of water in the tissues of the body. The human body consists of 80% water. During pregnancy, a woman gains about 6–8 liters more. The unborn baby, together with the placenta and amniotic fluid, accumulates about 3 liters by 39–40 weeks. The rest of the water is evenly distributed in the mother’s body. Blood volume increases, the uterus and mammary glands grow.
Such water reserves for the maternal body are of paramount importance. The more water, the better the rheology, that is, the viscosity of the blood. And the more fluid it is, the faster it delivers nutrients to the baby. Let's also remember about blood loss during childbirth. It will be easier for a woman in labor to recover from the loss of diluted liquid blood than thick, concentrated blood. So why does water, so necessary for pregnancy, form swelling, causing concern for expectant mothers and their doctors?
Mostly, expectant mothers notice swelling of the legs in late pregnancy. Starting from the 35th week of pregnancy, swelling of the ankles is clearly visible. Habitual shoes squeeze your feet. Sock marks decorate your ankles in the evenings. Usually by morning there is no trace of swelling left. Such moderate swelling is normal and does not require treatment. Rather, on the contrary, the presence of slight swelling of the legs in the last month indicates good blood thinning.
Sometimes women during pregnancy, at about 38–39 weeks, complain that one leg is swollen: either the left or the right. This is explained by the fact that the uterus compresses the iliac vein on the side on which the expectant mother lies - on the right or left side. For the same reason, in the last month of pregnancy, one arm may swell more than the other arm. In addition, at 38–39 weeks, the expectant mother’s stomach usually drops and the fetus begins to put pressure on the ureters, which makes it difficult for urine to flow out.
If the face, arms and especially the lower back swell suddenly and severely, this is a dangerous symptom. Most often, such massive swelling can be observed at 38–40 weeks, but can occur earlier, at 35 weeks. You should also be alert to tingling or numbness in your toes, both hands or one hand, and severe swelling of the lips and nose. The skin becomes pasty and does not smooth out quickly after pressing. This condition requires immediate medical attention.
Perhaps we are talking about preeclampsia or late toxicosis of pregnancy, which is most often diagnosed from the 35th week. Preeclampsia is a life-threatening condition for women and fetuses. The disease develops very quickly and is manifested by disruption of the kidneys, circulatory system, eyes and brain. If gestosis is detected at 37–40 weeks, then rapid delivery is chosen to save the lives of the mother and fetus. The mechanism of preeclampsia is not fully understood, but its mandatory symptoms are high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine, and not edema.
A sharp weight gain in the last months of pregnancy (more than 300 grams per week, starting from 35–37 weeks) may indicate the presence of hidden edema. Liquid can accumulate not only in the tissues of the mother’s body, but also in the placenta. Due to swelling of the placenta, the fetus will not be able to properly receive oxygen and nutrition. This condition can lead to hypoxia and growth retardation in the baby.
Swelling of the legs, ankles, ankles, appearing at 37, 38, 39, 40 weeks is a physiological norm. Pathological during pregnancy is called hidden swelling and swelling of the torso, arms and face, accompanied by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine.
Modern obstetricians have reconsidered their approach to the influence of edema on the development of gestosis. Previously, when swelling was detected at 37–39 weeks, doctors suspected preeclampsia and the main culprit was the accumulated fluid in the tissues. First of all, doctors recommended limiting drinking and salt in the diet. This is fundamentally incorrect, since due to natural hormonal reasons, blood vessels during pregnancy become dehydrated closer to 40 weeks. Due to the fact that water flows into the tissues of the body, the mother's blood thickens, it carries nutrients to the child more slowly.
The placenta tries to maintain the necessary blood pressure for the life support of the fetus and causes a narrowing or spasm of blood vessels. This is why, and also because of the characteristics of blood clotting in expectant mothers, blood pressure increases when dehydrated. A pregnant woman is at risk of developing blood clots due to vascular spasms. Damaged renal vessels, in addition to water, also leak protein into the urine, as eloquently evidenced by tests in late pregnancy. Proteinuria indicates protein starvation of the fetus.
Sodium and a special protein called albumin can retain water in the blood. But if both one and the other are not enough, because the mother drinks little water, limits her salt intake and eats poorly (and you need to know that albumin is synthesized in the liver depending on the proteins consumed), then the liquid will flow freely from the maternal vessels, forming swelling.
Drinking plenty of fluids increases blood fluidity, that is, it reduces high blood pressure in the mother and improves the child’s nutrition. The expectant mother, especially in the last months of pregnancy, starting from the 35th week, needs to preserve albumin in the body, and it can be obtained from protein foods.
It is important to maintain a drinking regime and not to get carried away with diets for edema.
Remember that any actions, especially if they relate to the use of diuretic herbs for swelling of the legs, must be coordinated with a gynecologist. But every mother has the power to independently take care of the health of her feet during pregnancy. The following principles should be adhered to:
It is important to consume more proteins; they are not only found in meat. Vitamins C and P strengthen the walls of blood vessels and make them less brittle. Foods rich in these vitamins: citrus fruits, almost all berries, greens, cabbage.
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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.