How to eliminate swelling on pregnant women's faces? Drinking water scientifically is the key

Many women experience facial swelling during pregnancy. Why is this? How can pregnant women eliminate facial swelling?

How to eliminate swelling on pregnant women's faces

Massage to reduce swelling

This is the most convenient and simple way to eliminate facial puffiness.

Specific method: In the morning, try to open your pores with hot water, then use cold water to shrink your pores, then gently pat your face with your palms, or massage and lift your skin along your cheeks while applying daily skin care products. This can relieve the swelling of your face and make your skin more transparent.

Heat milk to reduce swelling

This method can help pregnant women tighten their skin and open capillaries, removing oil more effectively when washing their face, allowing toxins and waste to flow out through the pores. It can not only reduce swelling but also improve dull skin tone.

Specific method: Mix milk, a small amount of vinegar and boiling water, then apply to the eyelids, gently massage for 3 to 5 minutes, and then use a hot towel to apply to the face.

Control salt intake

Expectant mothers should try to control their salt intake and get used to a low-salt diet, which can reduce metabolic pressure in the body, reduce the burden on the kidneys, and reduce the possibility of edema.

Many expectant mothers have swollen faces due to drinking too much water at night, so expectant mothers should drink water properly, such as not drinking water one hour before going to bed, or using a cup of honey water or light salt water instead of boiled water before going to bed. Because the concentration of honey water and light salt water is higher than that of boiled water, it is easier to absorb.

Get enough sleep

Many expectant mothers have facial swelling due to lack of sleep, so in order to improve this situation, expectant mothers should get more rest, develop the habit of going to bed early and getting up early, and control the daily sleep time to no less than 8 hours.

How to relieve leg cramps during pregnancy

1. Pregnant women should be careful not to over-fatigue their leg muscles.

2. Pregnant women should not wear high heels; they can massage their legs and feet before going to bed.

3. Pregnant women should consume more foods rich in calcium and vitamin D.

4. Pregnant women should engage in appropriate outdoor activities and receive sunlight exposure.

5. Pregnant women can take calcium supplements and vitamin D if necessary.

What to do if a pregnant woman catches a cold

1. See a doctor and take medicine as prescribed by the doctor. The physical constitution of pregnant women is different from that of other people, so do not take medicine without authorization. All medicines are prohibited in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Be careful when taking medicines in the second trimester. Drugs such as streptomycin, kanamycin, etc. should be used with caution, and it is best not to use them as much as possible. If you find that you have a cold, you must go to a regular hospital for examination, explain your pregnancy situation to the doctor, and take medicines safely under the doctor's advice.

2. If a pregnant woman has a sore throat due to a cold, do not consider taking medicine first, because the ingredients in the medicine will have a certain impact on the fetus. If a pregnant woman has a sore throat due to a cold, she can drink more water and use some dietary therapy methods to eat some foods that have therapeutic effects on colds to achieve the purpose of alleviating symptoms and gradually recovering.

3. Pay attention to rest. After catching a cold, pregnant women should immediately put down their heavy work, take more rest, avoid fatigue and stress, and reduce the occurrence of complications. During the epidemic, pregnant women should pay attention to personal hygiene, avoid crowded places, avoid contact with patients with colds, ventilate their homes, maintain appropriate temperature and humidity, and maintain a good mood to help fight the virus.

4. Drink plenty of water (soup) to replenish the body fluids lost during colds and fevers and help excrete toxic substances. Take vitamin C appropriately to relieve cold symptoms such as coughing and sneezing.

5. Avoid certain foods. When you have a sore throat, eat less spicy, fried or stir-fried foods. When you have a cough, eat less citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines. When you have stomach discomfort, avoid drinking cold drinks and eat less greasy food.

Foods that pregnant women cannot eat

1. Raw beans: green beans, lentils, red kidney beans, white kidney beans and other beans can cause poisoning if they are eaten raw or not heated thoroughly.

2. Raw soy milk: Raw soybeans contain toxic ingredients. If you consume uncooked soy milk, it may cause food poisoning.

3. Cassava: The roots, stems and leaves of cassava contain toxic substances. If you eat raw or undercooked cassava or drink its soup, it can cause poisoning. The toxins can cause nerve paralysis and even permanent paralysis.

4. Sprouted potatoes: The toxin in the sprouted part of potatoes - solanine - is dozens to hundreds of times higher than that in the fleshy part. Once ingested by mistake, it can cause mild impaired consciousness and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, the patient may die from heart failure and paralysis of the respiratory center.

5. Fresh daylily: Daylily contains colchicine, a toxin that can cause poisoning symptoms such as dry throat, burning sensation in the stomach, and hematuria. Before eating, you need to cook the daylily thoroughly, blanch it in boiling water, and then cook it.