Is it good to soak your feet during early pregnancy?

In life, many people have the habit of soaking their feet. We all know that soaking your feet before going to bed at night is good for the body and helps us sleep. Therefore, many women still maintain the habit of soaking their feet after pregnancy. You can soak your feet in the early stages of pregnancy. You must pay attention to keeping warm, avoid catching cold, eat less spicy and irritating food, eat a balanced diet, and have regular prenatal check-ups.

Can I soak my feet during early pregnancy?

You can soak your feet in the early stages of pregnancy, but you definitely cannot take a bath. Foot soaking can promote blood circulation, help the baby's blood supply, and the circulation of qi and blood is beneficial rather than harmful to the baby. The fetus' nutrients come from the exchange of substances between the placenta and the mother's blood circulation. In addition, physiological foot edema is prone to occur in early pregnancy, and soaking the feet can also promote the absorption and disappearance of edema. However, it is best not to use very hot water when soaking your feet. Warm water is enough, and the water temperature can also be raised slowly. This can promote blood circulation and is also good for the baby. Don't soak your feet for too long, about 20 minutes is enough. In addition, do not add any medicine to the water. If you have threatened miscarriage, you should pay attention to rest, have prenatal check-ups on time, and observe the baby's development.

In addition, pregnant mothers who love to soak their feet should be reminded. It is best not to use too hot water for bathing in the early stages of pregnancy, as this can easily cause fetal edema, hypoxia, etc. It is best to use warm water for bathing. Too hot or too cold water will cause uterine contraction, which is not good for the baby. The water temperature should be around 38 degrees, because the fetal nervous system is not fully developed and is prone to malformations. If the water temperature is too high, the skin, muscles and blood vessels of the pregnant woman will dilate, and the blood flow will decrease in a short time, causing fetal hypoxia.

Precautions for early pregnancy diseases

1. Vaginal bleeding: If you find vaginal bleeding, even a small amount, you should go to the hospital immediately, even if the vaginal bleeding seems to have stopped. While a small amount of vaginal bleeding may not be a big deal, it could be a sign of a more serious problem. Therefore, it is necessary to seek medical attention immediately to make sure that there are no problems with the expectant mother and the fetus and to rule out the possibility of complications.

2. Low progesterone: If progesterone is low in early pregnancy, the fetus may be stunted or not develop at all, which can easily cause miscarriage. If the progesterone level is low, the doctor will take the initiative to help the expectant mother to preserve the fetus. Expectant mothers should not worry too much, relax and cooperate with the doctor to take measures to preserve the fetus. In daily life, you should pay attention to rest more, exercise less, and do regular check-ups.

3. Abdominal pain: Women have many symptoms when they just become pregnant, such as common abdominal pain. If it is caused by physiological changes, it will be relieved as the body gradually adapts. This is the case in many cases.

4. Diarrhea: If the diarrhea is not severe, the expectant mother does not need to worry. It also depends on the number of bowel movements a day. If it reaches four or five times, you have to see a doctor and explain the situation to the doctor. Once diarrhea occurs, the main treatment measure is appropriate fluid replacement to replenish the water and electrolytes lost due to diarrhea, especially potassium ions, and replenish the calories lost due to diarrhea. At the same time, closely observe the fetal condition and whether there are any signs of premature birth or miscarriage.

5. Lower back pain: Lower back pain in early pregnancy is caused by the gradual growth of the fertilized egg after implantation, which stimulates the uterus and sometimes causes uterine contractions. There are also certain changes in hormone levels at this time, so this is lower back pain caused by the stimulation of the uterus during pregnancy. Low back pain in early pregnancy may also be caused by ectopic pregnancy. In addition to abdominal pain, you should pay attention to whether there is any irregular vaginal bleeding. If there is any abnormality, you need to seek medical attention in time.