Swollen feet during pregnancy is a natural thing happens especially on the second and third trimesters. Gestational age affect the mother's body posture, foot swelling is usually caused by obstructed blood flow in the legs, but if the woman has a history of hypertension (high blood) then the mother should be checked at the doctor or midwife where the mother checked the womb.
There are a few tips you can do to prevent and cope with swollen feet during pregnancy. Following these tips:
1. Reduce foods containing high salt levels. It is intended not only for mothers who have hypertension but also to all pregnant women.
2. Do not dwell too long in a sitting position or standing position. Mother at age pregnancies closer to delivery times must reproduce the motion. Mother of many moves can help blood circulation in the body. The older age of the womb, the more quickly tired of doing everyday activities. But do not ever give up, do the most easy to do, like walking every morning. This is best done not only reduces leg swelling but also reduces the cramps are common during pregnancy. In addition, the morning air is also very good for health, by foot to make the muscles become stronger and easier during labor.
3. Rest regularly. Give your body time to rest for 15 minutes for blood circulation. When the mother lay down, put your feet on the pile of pillows, make sure the position of feet higher than the position of the body for blood flow in the legs go down, thereby reducing the swelling in the legs.
4. Follow the pregnancy gymnastics activities during pregnancy. It also helps the mother to remain stable. These activities also help expedite the flow of maternal blood is not only the body but also on foot for foot area is not swollen. Use sandals or shoes that are comfortable to wear and most importantly, do not use sandals or high heels.
5. This activity is the most preferred activity of pregnant women in addition to making women comfortable, it also makes the mother feel relaxed. Pamper feet during pregnancy there are two ways, ie wash the feet with cold water, do from top to bottom while moving his mother's toes. Do it over and over for several minutes and then soak the feet with warm ar a given salt and lime juice. How to pamper the second leg is by massaging your feet with baby oil every morning and night.
6. The important thing to watch out for is a foot swollen every morning and body weight increased by more than 1 kg per week in mid-gestation, immediately see a doctor. This is a sign of pregnancy poisoning.
