Perhaps mothers are aware that during pregnancy, swelling can occur to varying degrees. Their previous shoes are no longer suitable, and they can no longer wear their old pants. Some mothers with severe swelling even have some difficulty getting out of bed and walking. However, there are also some novice mothers who do not have a great understanding of edema and do not know how to judge whether their feet are swollen during pregnancy?
Actually, checking if your feet are swollen is very simple! You can press your foot firmly, wait for 3 seconds, and then release your hand. If you find a small hole in the area you just pressed, it is swollen. If it immediately returns to its original shape, there is no swelling. Moreover, this method is also applicable to other parts.
Foot swelling usually occurs in mid pregnancy or late pregnancy, which is a normal situation. Because as the baby grows up, the uterus will expand, and at the same time, it will compress the vena cava, affecting the blood flow of the lower limb veins and causing lower limb edema. There is no need for other interventions or excessive concern.
In daily life, such as lying in bed or sitting with your feet raised, especially when sleeping at night, you can choose to lie on the left side, which is also beneficial for blood circulation. In addition, it is important to regularly move your legs during the day, avoid sitting or lying down all the time, and pay attention to resting well.
