How to maintain health care for pregnant women’s legs

　　How do pregnant women take care of their legs? Leg discomfort after pregnancy is mainly caused by swelling of the legs and feet and leg cramps. In pregnancy, due to Uterus It becomes larger and compresses the veins, causing the venous blood return to slow down, and the fluid accumulated in the blood vessels to stay in the peripheral parts of the body, causing edema.； In addition, after pregnancy, the mother's demand for calcium increases significantly, so many pregnant mothers will suffer from cramps due to calcium deficiency. The blood calcium level at night is lower than during the day, so calf cramps often occur at night.

　　Leg health care methods for pregnant women

　　When sitting at work, put a low stool under your feet； When lying down, try to lie on your left side ； When sitting, don't cross your legs. Always stretch your legs to stretch your calf muscles.

　　Don't sit or stand for long periods of time. Walk and move frequently to increase blood flow to your lower limbs.

　　Avoid foods high in salt, processed, pickled or canned.

　　To avoid leg cramps, be careful not to overstrain the muscles in your legs. You should usually consume more foods rich in calcium and vitamin D, such as milk and bone soup. Carry out appropriate outdoor activities, receive sunlight exposure, and take calcium and vitamin D if necessary. 》》》 What nutrients does a woman need every month?