Can I soar my legs during pregnancy?
Foot baths help with coldscope with a runny nose and swelling of the nasopharynx, due to the fact that staying with your feet in hot water dilates the blood vessels. But during pregnancy, this procedure can give not only a positive effect.
Is it possible to float your legs during pregnancy? Photo: Getty. Expansion of uterus vessels can provoke the following consequences:
- bleeding;
- loss of consciousness due to oxygen starvation;
- high blood pressure;
- increment of the placenta to the uterus;
- miscarriage;
- phlebeurysm;
- premature birth.
Despite the fact that there is no scientific confirmation of the harm of hot baths, doctors still warn about the theoretical risk of harm to the mother and fetus.
Do I need to completely eliminate foot baths?
If a woman is very worried about whether it is possiblesteaming your feet during pregnancy is best avoided. Nervous experiences during pregnancy will not bring any benefit. In case of a cold, instead of hot water bottles and mustard plasters, the doctor will prescribe safe medications to the pregnant woman. But if a foot bath is needed to do a pedicure or clean your heels, following the rules will help to avoid unpleasant consequences. You can steam your feet while pregnant:
- in warm water not exceeding body temperature;
- no longer than 10–15 minutes;
- without substances with a warming effect;
- with the addition of salt, soda or lavender oil;
- with the addition of decoction of herbs - chamomile, plantain, horsetail.
Cool baths with oils or herbs, evenuseful - help relieve swelling in early pregnancy. But they need to be added only if the woman is sure that she is not allergic to these substances. Taking a warm bath, it is better to drink water at the same time, and after completing the procedure, wipe your feet dry and put on warm socks.
What should I do if I have a pair of legs during pregnancy?
It is important for a woman to understand that her reactionof the body for any procedure will be individual. On forums for expectant mothers on the Internet, those who steamed their feet during pregnancy and did not feel discomfort will claim that hot baths are safe. And those who felt dizzy and nauseous will warn against them. If a pregnant woman nevertheless took a hot foot bath and felt unwell, she should see a doctor. But if there are no signs of deterioration in health, there is no need to add unnecessary worries. Most expectant mothers who followed the recommendations avoided unpleasant consequences.
