Edema, also known as inflammation, affects almost all women at some point during their pregnancy. Swelling or Edema is most often the result of excessive levels of hormones running through your body.
Really, the best thing you can do to combat swelling is drink more fluids. It may seem counterintuitive, but juice drink more water less water your body will retain and less bloated. You should be working to drink at least 10 eight-ounce glasses of water a day. Also try to avoid diuretic drinks like tea and coffee, which contain caffeine. These are more likely to dehydrate you invigorating during pregnancy.
You can also consider wearing elastic support stockings during pregnancy. These not only help fight inflammation, but can help prevent or minimize the effects of varicose veins during pregnancy. More health care providers carry support hosiery that works well for women during pregnancy.
You should look for support hose with a medium grading minimum, meaning they provide firm support. Compression hose can often be purchased online. You can also ask your health care provider where you could buy a pair or two.
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