Pregnant women with edema of the feet can use the end of the thumb to focus on the treatment area and perform continuous pointing and pressing. You can choose acupoints such as Yinlingquan, Diqi, Fengsanli and Yongquan for massage.
Yinlingquan is on the inner side of the lower leg, in the depression between the lower edge of the medial tibial condyle and the medial edge of the tibia. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and seeping dampness, and benefiting the kidney and consolidating essence.
Di Ji is on the medial side of the calf, 3 inches below Yin Ling Quan, at the posterior margin of the medial border of the tibia. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and seeping dampness, and regulating menstruation.
Shusanli is on the lateral side of the calf, 3 inches below the calf’s nose, on the line between the calf’s nose and Xiexi. It has the function of harmonizing the stomach and strengthening the spleen, clearing the internal organs and resolving phlegm, and elevating and lowering the qi.
Yongquan is at the bottom of the foot, in the most concave depression in the center of the foot when flexing the foot and curling the toes. It has the effect of benefiting the kidneys and regulating the bowels, calming the liver and resting the wind.
In the massage with the thumb to acupressure, an acupoint can be kneaded for about 5 minutes, feel localized soreness can be, control the strength to avoid causing subcutaneous bleeding.
The phenomenon of swollen feet in pregnant women is very common, usually in the middle and late pregnancy, due to the gradual increase of the fetus, intra-abdominal pressure increases, resulting in lower limb reflux obstacles. It is recommended that patients with treatment needs to consult a doctor in a timely manner, do not massage on their own, so as not to delay the condition.