Overcoming Pain Leg in Pregnant Women

During pregnancy, expectant mothers often experience swelling of the ankles. Such conditions are reasonable. Roger W. Harms midwifery experts from the Mayo Clinic said, many factors that contribute to ankle swelling during pregnancy (including hormonal changes). 

In this condition, for the first time the body will produce and retain more fluid during pregnancy. In addition, the enlarged uterus presses against the vessel, thereby disrupting the return of blood to the heart. This situation in turn can cause swelling in the ankle.
So, what should you do to overcome an ankle swelling during pregnancy? Here are some tips that you can possibly follow, according to Roger exposure:
* Do not stand too long
Avoid standing for long periods, and do not cross their legs. For merilekskannya, you can also occasionally turn an ankle. It would be better if you lie down with your feet elevated.
* Sleep sideways
If you can, sleep sideways to the left. This position is to suppress the inferior vena cava blood vessel, or the largest vein that returns blood from the lower body to the heart. Another way you can do is lift your foot a bit with the help of a pillow.
* Wear compression stockings
To cope with swelling in the legs, doctors will usually advise you to wear compression stockings. Compression stockings (also known as medical stockings) is used to treat problems with blood circulation and fluid in the legs.
* Drink plenty of water
The Institute of Medicine recommends about 10 cups (2.3 liters) of fluid a day during pregnancy.
* Perform physical activity
During pregnancy, you should do moderate exercise such as walking, riding a stationary bike or swim in the pool.
* Stand on the pool
Some studies reveal beneficial water pressure to the feet and ankles swollen. Standing in the pool will help to compress the tissue in the feet and provide temporary relief associated swelling during pregnancy.
* Stay calm
Need to rest for pregnant women in overcoming problems swollen feet. Compressed area of ​​swollen legs with cold water. In addition, several studies have shown that massage the feet regularly can help lower the risk of leg swelling during pregnancy.
Although the swelling of the ankles during pregnancy is normal, but that does not mean these conditions can be considered trivial. According to Roger, like a swelling condition that occurs suddenly and occur only in one leg, should receive serious attention.
Severe swelling or suddenly can become a sign of a serious condition called preeclampsia. The signs and symptoms of preeclampsia include, headache, blurred vision and decreased body weight quickly.
Meanwhile, the swelling on only one foot is accompanied by pain or tenderness in the calf or thigh showed blood clotting has occurred. If both conditions occur, it is advisable to immediately consult with your doctor to get treatment.