Oedema / Swelling in hands or feet
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Why?
This can be the accumulation of excess fluid around the hands and ankles which can (but may not always) be so bad you feel like your legs and feet are going to burst like an over inflated balloon! Your skin can feel tight and sometimes painful too.
*Warning. These symptoms can be related to pre eclampsia and the implications can be serious. The information on this site is purely holistic and does not replace medical advice. If you have a medical problem or are concerned, please see your health professional.
Suggestions from the Maternity Network:
- Drink more water – yes more! Your body may be storing it like a camel’s hump because it doesn’t know when it’ll get more water.
- Wear flip-flops or comfy shoes (if you really have to wear those lime green Crocs then now’s the only time you’d be forgiven).
- Put your feet up. Not as such – we mean so that they’re level with your hips. Try not to elevate them higher than your hips because although the fluid may disappear quickly, like Christmas, it’ll come back just as quick. Although it may take time to drain this way, it won’t come back.
- Sit on your birth ball at the computer or at work so you don’t put pressure on the backs of your legs whilst sitting.
- Get some fennel down your neck as it’s a diuretic. You can even buy it in tea form. Slurp!
- Massage your ankles and feet towards the knee – use light, stroking and slow techniques. If David Beckham’s not available, you’ll just have to do it yourself.
Suggestions from experienced mums:
- Massage with geranium essential oil * Always consult with a professional qualified prenatal aromatherapist before using essential oils
Massage Reflexology
*The information and suggestions on this page are meant as holistic support and not medical advice. The MN accepts no responsibility for the content of the website information, it is the opinion of this website
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