Fruits that relieve edema during pregnancy generally appear in the third trimester of pregnancy, which is caused by the continuous development of the fetus, the enlargement of the uterus and the oppression of the lower limbs. Pregnant women can eat some pineapples and watermelons when they have edema. These two fruits can promote blood circulation, diuresis and reduce swelling; You can also eat water chestnut, which has a good effect of cooling blood, promoting fluid production, promoting digestion and relieving bloating, and can relieve edema during pregnancy. In addition, eating grapes, autumn pears and lemons can also relieve edema. It should be noted that pregnant women should not eat salty or spicy food during edema, and should also be careful not to drink too much water, especially before going to bed at night, so as not to aggravate edema.
1. watermelon. Watermelon is rich in nutrition and contains citrulline and arginine, which has a good effect on edema of pregnant women. Watermelon has a high sugar content, which easily leads to gestational diabetes. Therefore, expectant mothers with swollen feet should eat watermelon in moderation, and remember not to eat iced watermelon.
2. Peaches contain potassium, but less sodium. Regular eating during pregnancy can relieve swollen feet. Peaches are sweet and warm, and it is easy to get angry if you eat too much. Just take one every day. Eating too much is easy to cause diarrhea and is not conducive to the development of the fetus. Eat moderately.
3. apples. Apple is not only nutritious, but also has a good diuretic and detumescence effect. The beneficial substances in apples can promote intestinal peristalsis and acidification. When the pH in the body reaches equilibrium, urine can be discharged smoothly, thus reducing edema. Expectant mothers with swollen feet might as well eat an apple every day.
Precautions for pregnant women's edema 1, high protein and low salt diet intake
Pregnant women's edema, especially edema caused by malnutrition, should be ingested with high-quality protein, such as poultry, livestock, meat, fish, eggs, milk, dairy products and bean products. Anemic expectant mothers should also eat animal liver 2-3 times a week to supplement iron.
2. Eat enough fruits and vegetables.
Expectant mothers need to supplement enough nutrition during pregnancy, and vegetables and fruits contain many vitamins and trace elements necessary for human body, which can improve the body's resistance, strengthen metabolism, and have the effect of detoxification and diuresis, so expectant mothers should ensure that they eat vegetables and fruits every day.
During pregnancy, because the enlarged uterus compresses the inferior vena cava, the blood return is blocked and too much blood is deposited in the lower limbs.
Water and sodium retention in pregnant women is also the cause of edema of lower limbs, which generally subsides after rest, so it is called "physiological edema" or "postural edema", which is a normal phenomenon during pregnancy, and the weight of pregnant women will also increase slightly.
In fact, it is normal for expectant mothers to have edema during pregnancy, and it will naturally disappear after proper rest. Of course, edema can also lead to weight gain. In addition, this paper also introduces the precautions for pregnant women's edema, hoping that expectant mothers will pay attention.