Will edema during pregnancy affect the fetus? Mild edema will not

Many mothers will experience edema during pregnancy, but mothers don’t need to worry. Mild physiological edema will not have any effect on the fetus and can be recovered as long as you pay attention to rest and diet. Severe edema will affect the baby’s development. Pathological edema is very dangerous and will have a very bad effect on the baby. Please seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Will edema during pregnancy affect the fetus?

1. Mild physiological edema in pregnant women has no effect on the fetus. If the pregnant woman has physiological edema and it is not serious, then it will not affect the fetus, because physiological edema is mostly caused by uterine compression in the late pregnancy or excessive salt intake. Proper rest and conditioning can eliminate edema.

2. Severe physiological edema in pregnant women will affect the growth and development of the fetus. Pregnant women with severe edema during pregnancy will experience metabolic malnutrition in the dermis of the skin, which will directly affect the growth and development of the fetus, and the baby's skin will also be affected. However, as long as the pregnant woman relieves the edema in time, the impact will disappear.

3. Pathological edema in pregnant women can cause disease and fetal death. If a pregnant woman has pathological edema, it may be caused by disease. First of all, it is necessary to rule out whether it is caused by pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome. The first symptom of pregnancy-induced hypertension is edema. The onset process is from mild to severe. In severe cases, hypertension and proteinuria will occur, which will cause ischemia and hypoxia of the pregnant woman's organs, causing great damage to both the pregnant woman and the fetus. Once a pregnant woman has symptoms such as heart failure, renal failure, edema, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral embolism and coagulation dysfunction, the fetus will have intrauterine growth retardation, distress, stillbirth, premature birth, and the fetal mortality rate will also increase relatively. Therefore, pregnant women must be alert to pathological edema.

If these conditions occur, seek medical attention immediately

1. The legs are excessively swollen. Pressing the swollen part with your fingers will leave an obvious depression. Even if you raise the legs for an hour, the swelling will not go away.

2. Gaining weight too quickly

3. Edema is accompanied by high blood pressure

4. Urine test shows excessive urine protein

5. Feeling numbness on the outside of the thigh, tingling in the fingertips, or no feeling.

Pay attention to these during pregnancy

1. Pregnant women should not drink too much tea, because theophylline (caffeine) in tea has an excitatory effect, which will increase fetal movement and even harm the growth and development of the fetus.

2. Avoid excessive drinking of beverages or alcohol. Some beverages contain alkaloids such as caffeine and clonidine. Pregnant women will experience nausea, vomiting, headache, rapid heartbeat and other poisoning symptoms after drinking, which will affect the normal development of important organs such as the fetal brain, heart and liver, and cause congenital diseases after birth. Alcohol contains ethanol, which is toxic to the human brain, liver and heart. It can enter the fetus through the placenta, causing the baby to be born with low intelligence, special facial features, short stature, and in severe cases, mental retardation.

3. Avoid eating too much vinegar During the first half month of pregnancy, a large amount of acidic food can reduce the alkalinity in the body, causing fatigue and weakness. A long-term acidic constitution will not only cause the mother to suffer from certain diseases, but most importantly, it will affect the normal growth and development of the fetus and even cause fetal malformations.

4. It is not advisable to eat too much hawthorn. Modern medical research has confirmed that hawthorn has a contraction effect on women's uterus. If pregnant women eat a large amount of hawthorn and its products, it will stimulate uterine contraction, and severe cases can lead to miscarriage.

5. Avoid hot spices. Eating hot spices such as fennel, aniseed, pepper, cinnamon, chili, five-spice powder, and fried or stir-fried hot foods during pregnancy can easily consume intestinal moisture, reduce gastrointestinal gland secretion, and cause constipation. After constipation occurs, pregnant women strain to defecate, which increases abdominal pressure and compresses the fetus in the uterus, which can easily cause adverse consequences such as fetal movement disorders, fetal malformations, premature rupture of amniotic fluid, spontaneous abortion, and premature birth.

6. Avoid excessive contact with detergents. Chemical components such as linear alkyl iodates and alcohol in detergents can damage and cause the degeneration and necrosis of fertilized eggs. Especially in the early stages of pregnancy, if you are exposed to too much detergent (washing powder, shampoo, dishwashing liquid, etc.), those chemical components will be absorbed by the skin and accumulate in the body, causing the outer cells of the fertilized egg to degenerate and lead to miscarriage.

Pregnancy edema should pay attention to the choice of shoes

1. The heels should be low

The heel height should be less than 2 cm. Because too high heels will increase the burden on the waist and feet of pregnant women, aggravating the discomfort of expectant mothers.

2. Lightweight and breathable

After pregnancy, it is advisable to wear loose, light and breathable shoes. Non-breathable shoes will aggravate the swelling of the feet.

3. Slightly larger size

Expectant mothers with severely swollen feet should choose shoes that are slightly larger than their feet. If you can't find women's shoes that fit your feet, then buy men's shoes. Appearance is secondary, and comfort is the most important. Don't compromise your feet for the sake of looking good.

4. Anti-slip

The shoes worn by pregnant women should have good anti-slip properties and should be made of elastic and soft materials. The soles should be treated with anti-slip treatment to prevent falls while walking.