During pregnancy, especially in the last days of pregnancy, pregnant women often have swollen hands and feet. This condition will more or less affect pregnant women's health and daily activities.
1. What causes pregnant women to have numbness and swelling in their hands and feet?
Usually, common causes of numbness and swelling in the fingers and toes in pregnant women include:
1.1. Low blood pressure during pregnancy
Low blood pressure is one of the diseases that affects the nerves and the amount of blood in the body. Low blood pressure reduces blood flow, so the organs in the body do not receive enough blood. This causes numbness in the hands and feet.
During pregnancy, the health of pregnant women is greatly reducehe body needs more blood to nourish the fetus, which can llead to blood pressure, and numbness in the hands and feet. At this time, pregnant mothers can improve by squeezing their hands and moving gently to reduce numbness and pain.
1.2. Joint movement
According to research results by scientists, the hormone relaxin produced during pregnancy causes the joints to loosen. This hormone is responsible for widening the pelvis to allow the baby to pass through easily during labor. In addition, it also has a great impact on other joints in the body. Therefore, pregnant mothers' movement is also more difficult and causes numbness in the limbs.
Pregnant mothers often lie on their sides when sleeping, which can also cause numbness in the limbs. Pregnant women should change the way they lie down and use soft pillows that are not too high to avoid stiff joints.
1.3. Carpal tunnel syndrome causes pregnant women to have swollen fingers
A possible cause of numbness in the limbs and arm pain in pregnant women is carpal tunnel syndrome. This phenomenon is due to the accumulation of fluid in the wrist, causing the nerves from the wrist to the fingers to be compressed and numb. Limiting the ability to grip in pregnant women.
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs during pregnancy and after birth. It is often found in people who are overweight, obese, have multiple pregnancies, have overdeveloped breasts, etc.
In addition, several causes such as lack of calcium, vitamin B12, folic acid, etc. also cause pregnant women to have numb hands and feet.
2. Is it dangerous for pregnant women to have numb hands and feet?
Numbness in hands and feet during pregnancy is a common phenomenon. If it is mild, the disease only affects daily activities. But if the numbness in hands and feet occurs continuously and is accompanied by dizziness, difficulty lifting hands and feet, muscle spasms, etc., you should think about the signs of another disease.
At this time, you need to go to the nearest reputable medical facility for in-depth examination and appropriate treatment.
3. Does swelling of the hands and feet during pregnancy have any effect?
Pregnant women with swelling of the hands and feet include symptoms such as swollen hands and feet, edema, etc. This causes pain and discomfort for the pregnant mother.
Pregnant women with swelling of the hands and feet often appear at the end of pregnancy. At this time, the growing fetus will put pressure on the legs, making this area susceptible to swelling as above.
In addition, pregnant women with swollen fingers due to lying in the wrong position or moving incorrectly, etc. Pregnant women with swelling can also be a sign that the mother is about to give birth.
If the swelling of the hands and feet persists and is accompanied by abnormal symptoms such as nausea, severe pain spreading to the eyes, back, etc., it can be a dangerous sign for the pregnant mother. At this time, the pregnant mother should go to the nearest hospital for examination and treatment.
But in general, the condition of pregnant women with swelling of the hands and feet does not have a dangerous effect on the health of the mother and baby. However, to have a complete and healthy pregnancy, pregnant mothers should learn methods to reduce this condition.
4. How to reduce swelling in hands and feet in pregnant women
When the cause of swelling in the hands and feet is determined, solving this problem will be easier. Below are some ways to help pregnant mothers effectively limit numbness in hands and feet:
4.1. Scientific diet
Pregnant mothers should actively add foods rich in Sodium, Potassium, vitamin K, vitamin B, Calcium to their daily menu.
Foods rich in B vitamins such as B6, B12, ... help protect bone and joint health very well. Contribute to slowing down the process of bone degeneration and enhancing the body's resistance;
Foods containing vitamin K such as spinach, kiwi, avocado, basil, ... help protect strong bones, reduce the aging process;
Food groups containing a lot of calcium such as milk, nuts, cheese, yogurt, etc. are very good for the skeletal system, especially in pregnant women. If there is a lack of calcium, it can cause osteoporosis, joint pain, osteoarthritis, etc.
In addition, pregnant women should drink plenty of water to reduce swelling during pregnancy.
4.2. Create the most comfortable sleeping position
Pregnant women often lie on their side when sleeping. However, lying in one position for too long will lead to numbness in the limbs. Therefore, limit lying in one position for too long, use a soft pillow and do not use a pillow that is too high when sleeping.
4.3. Soak feet and massage gently
Soak feet in warm water and massage your hands and feet according to the correct technique. Pregnant mothers can apply strong and decisive force to the calves, hands, feet, etc. Thereby reducing muscle pain, cramps and swelling in the limbs.
Massage is a way to help pregnant mothers reduce pain and relax the joints. Every day, pregnant mothers should gently warm up the joints and gently massage the arms, shoulders, fingertips, legs, feet and toes to reduce numbness and pain during pregnancy.
4.4. Exercise to reduce swelling in hands and feet
Pregnant mothers should regularly practice gentle exercises specifically for pregnant women. You can choose gentle exercises such as Walking, yoga combined with warm-up exercises, moving the joints. This helps blood circulation, avoiding numbness in hands during pregnancy very well.
In addition, pregnant women should not wear high heels, shoes that are too tight or wear tight clothes, which will prevent blood vessels from circulating easily.
4.5. Regular health check-ups
Regular health check-ups during pregnancy are extremely necessary. When there are signs of numbness in the hands and feet, pregnant women should go for a health check-up to see if their health is stable. If the body lacks calcium, vitamins, etc., it can greatly affect bone and joint problems.
If you have applied all of the above measures but do not see any improvement. You should see a doctor for diagnosis, absolutely do not use medication without the doctor's instructions. When pregnant women have problems with numbness and swelling in the fingers, swelling in the hands and feet. You should not worry too much, keep a comfortable mood, avoid stress and go to medical facilities for the best examination and treatment.
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