Swollen Calf Relief Tips for Pregnant Women

Swollen calves of pregnant women can be swollen by adjusting posture, moderate exercise, massage and other ways. Pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy, often have ankle and lower calf mild edema, after rest subsides is normal. If the edema of the lower limbs is obvious and does not subside after rest, we should think of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, combined with renal diseases or other comorbidities, and find out the causes and give timely treatment. 1. Adjustment of posture: It is recommended that pregnant women adjust their lying position and adopt the left side lying position, which can reduce the resistance of the inferior vena cava and alleviate the swelling of the lower legs. Lying down and resting on your back can elevate your legs, which can accelerate blood return and reduce venous pressure, and can effectively relieve swelling of the calves during pregnancy. 2. Moderate exercise: moderate exercise can also alleviate the swelling of pregnant women’s calves, such as walking, yoga, etc., appropriate exercise can help venous blood flow, relieve swelling of the calves. But need to pay attention to the intensity of exercise, not too strenuous. 3. Massage: massage can promote blood circulation, eliminate edema, is conducive to alleviate the swelling of the calves, if pregnant women with swollen calves, family members can use the spare time for calf massage. If the above ways can not alleviate the swelling, and affects the normal life, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.