Numbness in hands during early pregnancy

After pregnancy, many functions of the mother will change due to the presence of a new life. In the early stages of pregnancy, there will be early pregnancy symptoms, and the body will experience edema and difficulty in movement as the baby develops. These are normal pregnancy phenomena. Many expectant mothers experience numbness in their hands in the early stages of pregnancy, which is most likely due to squeezing during sleep. This article analyzes the possible causes of numbness in the hands in early pregnancy. Let’s take a look.

Why do my hands feel numb during early pregnancy?

Due to the special physiological period of pregnancy, various symptoms may occur according to the different physical conditions of each individual. The body reacts differently to pregnancy. It is recommended that you supplement some trace elements and calcium appropriately. To ensure the nutrients needed by the body's bones and fetus.

Why do hands feel numb during pregnancy?

In fact, there are three main reasons why expectant mothers experience numbness in their hands during pregnancy. One reason is that your hand was pressed while sleeping, the second is due to edema, and the third is due to calcium deficiency.

1. Pressed

If the expectant mother's hands feel numb when she wakes up from a deep sleep at night, the most likely cause is that her hands were pressed while sleeping. After a pregnant mother has been pregnant for 3 months, her belly will swell up. She will be very careful when sleeping and will use her hands to protect her belly, which can easily cause her hands to be pressed.

2. Edema caused

If the expectant mother is in the late stage of pregnancy and has edema, the numbness in the hands is caused by the edema. Blood and lymph fluid will seep out and affect the carpal tunnel in the hand. The carpal tunnel is connected to the palm. The increased pressure inside the carpal tunnel compresses the nerves in the hand and causes numbness in the hand. Numbness in the hands of pregnant women caused by this reason often occurs after they fall into a deep sleep at night.

3. Calcium deficiency causes trouble

Some pregnant women asked, I am not in the late stage of pregnancy, or I don’t have edema, why do my hands still have numbness? That means you may be calcium deficient. As the fetus's bones develop, the expectant mother's demand for calcium will increase. However, the calcium you get from daily food is far from enough to meet your own and your baby's growth needs. When there is insufficient calcium in the body, the body's bone calcium will be mobilized to meet the needs of the fetus, resulting in numbness in the hands.

To sum up, numbness in the hands in the early stages of pregnancy is normal. Pregnant women should not lie down all the time, they should get up and walk around more. Pay more attention to rest and don’t stay up late to work or watch TV series. You should pay attention to your diet and avoid eating spicy food. It is recommended not to do strenuous exercise or walk too fast. Finally, I wish you and your family good health!