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Pregnant mothers have to go through various hardships during pregnancy as the baby grows.
Morning sickness, nausea, constipation, hemorrhoids....and "disfiguring" edema.
A mother said: I didn’t know that I could become so ugly before I was pregnant. My hands were swollen like carrots, my whole body was fat, my face was swollen and my nose was twice as big.
Edema is experienced by many pregnant mothers.
A while ago, Taiwanese actress Cai Yunjie shared her condition of edema during pregnancy: She was 4 months pregnant and her swollen and numb feet were really frustrating!
She asked netizens for help: Do pregnant women’s legs swell to the point of losing their ankles?
In the photo, her legs are extremely swollen, and her ankles are almost swollen to the point of being invisible!
The severe edema made her very uncomfortable. Her feet were swollen, painful and numb.
Because she has experienced the hardships of pregnancy, Cai Yunjie said: respects every mother from the bottom of her heart!
Regarding Cai Yunjie’s sharing, many netizens left messages saying: It should be edema, which will be more serious in the later stages of pregnancy. Drink more water and massage more.
Some netizens also reminded: If severe edema occurs in early pregnancy, you should pay attention to it and seek medical treatment to check for disease factors!
Indeed, edema during pregnancy is very common and can range from mild to severe. Most edema is caused by physiological factors and usually dissipates slowly after giving birth!
But sudden appearance of edema should be taken seriously!
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Edema during pregnancy makes many mothers as swollen as two men!
On Weibo, many mothers shared their experiences of being as swollen as two people during pregnancy.
“I’m so swollen that I almost don’t recognize my mother!”
Entering the third trimester of pregnancy, it’s also time to suffer from edema during pregnancy.
I never thought about edema, it could become so swollen that my mother didn’t even recognize it.
"During pregnancy, edema is swollen to an extent that ordinary people cannot imagine."
How much edema is there during pregnancy? My feet are swollen more than pig's trotters,
I can't see my ankles, and my hole-in-the-wall shoes that are two sizes larger than normal are filled to the brim. It can't be worn and stuffed.
It was so swollen that the doctor even noticed my feet during prenatal check-ups.
said: It’s really swollen.
My ten fingers also hurt so much that I couldn’t even make a fist when I woke up every morning.
"Severe edema caused me to suffer from anxiety."
Yes, the pictures were all of my legs, and I fell into anxiety.
I ask my husband every day: Am I ugly or fat? Will you not love me?
became very sensitive and hypocritical due to edema.
Edema is really common. Three out of every four pregnant mothers will encounter it. Ordinary mothers cannot escape it, and celebrity mothers cannot avoid it.
Zhu Zhu laughed at herself when she was pregnant: Her hands were swollen like carrots, so she wore a carrot-colored ring.
When Zhu Dan was pregnant with her second child, she was on the hot search list because of severe edema. Netizens said: could not be recognized.
Zhao Xiaoqiao also suffered from severe edema when she was pregnant with her daughter. Her fingers were swollen and painful, especially when she first woke up in the morning. She could not even make a fist or hold her mobile phone.
Edema during pregnancy is very common, and the swelling is really uncomfortable! !
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Why is it so swollen that you are completely different when you are pregnant?
Let me correct you first: Edema during pregnancy is not caused by drinking too much water.
Edema during pregnancy is due to the rapid increase in estrogen after pregnancy, which increases the body's water storage capacity. The absorbed water will be distributed in every part of the body. When the water accumulates to a certain level that is noticeable from the outside, edema occurs. It just happened.
The main causes of edema in pregnant mothers are these three points:
1. Hormone changes
During pregnancy, estrogen and other hormones in the body increase, which will affect the imbalance of body fluid exchange, because the adrenal gland produces more hormones (aldosterone and cortisol ), causes the body to retain fluid, which can lead to edema once fluid accumulates in the body.
2. The body produces 50% more blood and body fluids
Starting from the 20th week of pregnancy, the body will produce about 50% more blood and body fluids to meet the needs of fetal development. Moreover, to accommodate such a big little person, the body needs to make room and relax the joints, which requires fluid to soften the body, so fluid will be retained in the body tissues.
Extra blood and fluid most commonly accumulate in the hands, face, legs, ankles, or feet anywhere.
3. The enlarged uterus hinders the return of blood
During pregnancy, the uterus becomes larger and larger. When it reaches a certain level, it will compress the inferior vena cava and affect the return of blood, causing fluid to accumulate in the lower limbs and increase the size of the legs. venous pressure.
According to statistics, eight out of ten pregnant women will have varying degrees of edema, and the edema is most obvious in the later stages of pregnancy.
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Edema is divided into physiological edema and pathological edema
Different types of edema have different effects!
1, Physiological edema
The edema caused by the three points mentioned above belongs to physiological edema. Physiological edema has no negative impact on the health of pregnant women and babies. It will be cured without medication after delivery. Mothers do not need to use it. Worry.
Physiological edema usually begins in the second trimester. The degree of edema is generally more serious at night than during the day, more serious in warm weather than in cold weather, and will become more serious after standing or sitting for a long time.
Physiological edema usually appears in the feet, ankles, calves or hands and face. The degree is not too serious and can be alleviated in daily life. It is usually harmless to the baby.
2, pathological edema
If the edema appears suddenly, or it turns out to be more serious, you must pay attention and go to the hospital in time to eliminate risk factors. Certain diseases will accompany edema and need to be taken seriously.
① Hypertensive disease during pregnancy (preeclampsia). If edema occurs suddenly and is accompanied by headache, nausea, vision and other problems, go to the hospital in time. If preeclampsia is not controlled, it will endanger the lives of the mother and baby.
②Venous thrombosis of lower limbs. If one leg is more swollen than the other and you have pain or tenderness in your calf or thigh, this is likely a sign that a blood clot (thrombosis) has formed in the leg veins!
③Kidney disease or heart problems. If edema is accompanied by urinary system symptoms, such as urgency and painful urination, or if edema is accompanied by symptoms such as difficulty breathing, inability to lie down, and palpitation, go to the hospital.
④ Liver disease.If the edema is accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, bloating, and greasiness, go to the hospital.
These pathological edemas require immediate medical attention and timely intervention.
These problems require doctors to protect mothers and children. Don’t be afraid to seek medical treatment. For the safety of your children and yourself, it is safest to seek medical treatment decisively to eliminate risk factors!
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How to eliminate edema during pregnancy?
Prevention and response are the most effective!
1. How to deal with edema during pregnancy
Pregnant mothers can learn from the daily life section To start, you should change postures from time to time, such as sitting for a while, standing for a while, walking for a while and stretching your legs regularly. In addition, you can also try the following methods to reduce edema:
① When sitting: Use a low stool to prop up your feet to avoid crossing your feet. .
② Before going to bed: Use pillows to prop up your calves, and repeatedly swing your legs up, down, left and right.
③ When sleeping: Try to sleep on the left side.
④ Clothing: Wear comfortable and elastic shoes and socks. It is best to prepare a pair of shoes that are one size larger so that your feet will not pinch when there is edema.
⑤ Diet: balanced nutrition, sufficient water, and never deliberately reduce the amount of water you drink.
⑥Add enough water. It is important to emphasize that you should not drink less water just because excess fluid in the body causes edema.
Instead, drink more water! Used to help remove excess water from the body and reduce swelling, drink 10 glasses or 2.3 liters of water per day.
Drinking enough water can not only reduce swelling, but also help prevent edema.
2. Prevention of edema during pregnancy
A healthy lifestyle can prevent and reduce edema during pregnancy to the greatest extent.
① Sleep on your side. When sleeping, turning your body's weight to one side can help reduce the symptoms of swelling. The inferior vena cava is a large vein that helps blood flow throughout the body. Sleeping on your side can reduce the pressure on the veins. This helps promote blood flow and prevent swelling.
② Reduce salt intake. If a mother consumes too much salt, she is prone to water and sodium retention, causing body edema. The 2018 edition of the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents" recommends that pregnant mothers should consume no more than 6g of salt per day.
③ Avoid sitting and standing for long periods of time. Sitting and standing for a long time will cause poor blood circulation. Every hour you sit, you need to move for a few minutes. Mothers who stand or sit to work during pregnancy can also stretch their legs, rotate their ankle joints, and massage their legs. To alleviate.
④ Strengthen exercise. Exercise is particularly important for reducing swelling in the legs. A simple walk, gentle Pilates, yoga and aerobics are all good choices. Ask your doctor before exercising. If you have high-risk factors, follow the doctor's advice. .
⑤Keep your body cool. Being too hot can lead to dehydration and fluid retention. Don't let yourself get too hot. Keeping yourself cool and comfortable can reduce edema during pregnancy.
⑥ Let your husband massage your legs. Foot massage, which involves applying pressure to certain areas of the feet, hands, may help reduce foot and ankle swelling during pregnancy. If the swelling is making you very uncomfortable, let your partner do their part. Massage before bed, possibly Somewhat relieved.
⑦Be sure to have regular prenatal check-ups. Although most edema will not cause serious problems, you should also pay attention to whether it is pathological edema. It is particularly important to have regular prenatal check-ups and tell the doctor about the edema so that the doctor can monitor your health throughout pregnancy.
Remember, physiological edema is normal and usually disappears after delivery. However, if symptoms of pathological edema occur, you must seek medical treatment in time.
I hope all the little pregnant women will go well!
Reference article
https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/baby-night-wean-3-signs/
https://www.babycenter.com/0_baby-sleep-training-night-weaning_1505721.bc
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