Water Retention in Pregnancy

What you can do if your legs feel heavy and are swollen.

HEAVY LEGS? SWOLLEN ANKLES? ? CALF CRAMPS? VARICOS VEINS? 

Unfortunately, normal - especially when it's hot outside, after long periods of standing and sitting.

Why?

We have up to 30% more blood in our bodies and this puts a strain on the vessels, which also become more pliable due to the hormone progesterone.

What to do?

• Alternating showers of lukewarm / cool water from the calves towards the thighs
• Cold calf compresses or rubbing the legs with a washcloth
• Exercise promotes reflux in the legs (walking, cycling)
• Vein gymnastics (foot point & flex)
• Elevate feet / legs
• Asparagus, rice, cucumbers, nettle tea
• Aloe vera gel with rosemary, lemon or lavender

Professional help

• Manual lymphatic drainage
• Compression stockings
• Acupuncture

June 2021 - Gravidamiga 
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