Swollen feet in late pregnancy is caused by affected blood return, but it may also be related to diseases, which can be improved by diet and massage.
In late pregnancy, with the gradual increase of the fetus, it will produce pressure on the pelvic cavity and inferior vena cava, resulting in venous blood reflux is obstructed, then the phenomenon of swollen feet will occur.
However, swollen feet may also be related to diseases. If pregnant women have hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, they are prone to hypoproteinemia, which can also cause edema in both lower limbs. Some pregnant women due to less activity during pregnancy, easy to form blood clots in the lower extremity area, lower extremity venous thrombosis will make the venous return obstruction, resulting in swollen feet.
Pregnant women should pay attention to the swelling of the feet, timely through the corresponding examination to rule out diseases, to avoid adverse consequences.
If the disease is ruled out, swollen feet in late pregnancy can be promoted through appropriate rest, walking and other ways to promote venous blood return. When you sleep, you should adopt the left side lying position to avoid pressure to the lower limb veins, and elevate your legs when lying down to speed up the blood return. Gentle massage of the calves and feet can also play a role in reducing edema.
In addition, pregnant women should pay attention to diet, eat less high-salt food, more intake of high-quality protein, to prevent edema due to malnutrition.