How to reduce the swelling of a sprained foot when pregnant

Pregnant women twisted foot to reduce swelling, usually choose physical therapy, avoid the use of chemical drugs, because chemical drugs may have an impact on the fetus in the abdomen, resulting in deformity or miscarriage and other abnormalities, usually choose the following methods: First, immediately apply cold compresses, because cold compresses will help the local damage to the site of the rupture of the small blood vessels contraction, to reduce the blood seepage, to avoid the formation of significant swelling. Second, elevate the injured area, usually in a horizontal position, above the level of the heart, to help venous return through the effect of gravity. Third, take appropriate external fixation protection, such as plaster support or ankle brace, can effectively play the role of local immobilization, to keep the injured tissues in a fully relaxed, rest state, to avoid aggravation of the injury, but also to promote its healing.