Can pregnant women massage their feet?

During pregnancy, the weight of the fetus in the pregnant woman's body will increase over time. As a result, many pregnant mothers cannot straighten their backs when they walk. This shows that pregnancy is really painful for women. If pregnant women stand for a long time, they will feel their feet swollen and even have obvious pain. So the question is, if the mother has given birth, can she massage her feet?

6 types of women who are not suitable for massage after childbirth

1. Communicable diseases, infectious diseases and skin diseases;

2. Severe heart, brain, lung, or kidney dysfunction;

3. Coagulation disorder;

4. Severe neurological or mental illness;

5. Acute spinal injury accompanied by spinal cord injury or vertebral slippage;

6. Severe bone, joint, soft tissue or muscle diseases.

When can I have a massage?

12 hours after delivery for women who delivered naturally; 24 hours after delivery for women who delivered by cesarean section.

Mothers who are in confinement can have a simple massage with the help of their fathers, or go to a professional massage center, and the effect is very good.

Tips for quick recovery:

1. Head massage: To promote blood circulation, new mothers can make soft fists with their hands and tap their heads lightly; then open their fists and gently pat their heads with their palms.

2. Arm massage: Stretch out your right hand, relax your wrist, gently pinch the left arm muscles with your fingers, and slowly move down to the left wrist; then stretch out your left hand, repeat the same action, pinching the right arm muscles.

3. Leg massage: Lift your left leg slightly, tap your thigh and buttocks with a soft fist, then relax your wrist and gently tap your knees to calves. Repeat the same movement, tapping your right leg.

4. Massage your feet: Use your thumb to press tightly on the center of the sole of the foot below the arch for about 5-10 seconds, and then alternate between the two feet and press several times.

Postpartum massage can help mothers solve various problems, such as weight loss. The above four massage methods can not only promote blood circulation, but also achieve the effect of weight loss.