Precautions for edema in late pregnancy

In the later stages of pregnancy, when pregnant women are about to give birth, edema will be much more serious than in the earlier stages, and after edema, the skin will lose its luster and elasticity. However, the occurrence of this condition is not absolute. If the pregnant woman herself and her family members know some taboos or knowledge in this regard, it can help the pregnant woman avoid further worsening of edema. So, are you happy to know the precautions for edema in late pregnancy?

1. Don’t drink too much tea

Pregnant women should not drink too much or too strong tea, because the caffeine in tea has a stimulating effect, which can increase fetal movement and even harm the growth and development of the fetus.

2. Avoid excessive drinking of beverages or alcohol

Because some beverages contain bioalkalis such as caffeine and clonidine, pregnant women will experience poisoning symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and rapid heartbeat after drinking them, which will affect the normal development of important organs such as the fetus's brain, heart, and liver, and cause the baby to suffer from 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, it can lead to intellectual disabilities.

3. Don’t eat too much vinegar

During the first half month or so of pregnancy, a large amount of acidic food can lower the alkalinity in the body, causing fatigue and weakness. A long-term acidic physique 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 may even cause fetal malformations.

4. Don’t eat too much hawthorn

Modern medical research has confirmed that hawthorn has a contraction effect on women's uterus. If pregnant women consume a large amount of hawthorn and its products, it will stimulate uterine contraction, and in severe cases it can lead to miscarriage.

5. Avoid eating hot seasonings

Eating hot spices such as fennel, aniseed, pepper, cinnamon, chili, five-spice powder, as well as fried and stir-fried hot foods after 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, easily causing adverse consequences such as fetal movement disorder, fetal malformation, premature rupture of membranes, spontaneous abortion, and premature birth.

The above are roughly the precautions for edema in late pregnancy. Pregnant women should be aware of these precautions and then implement them specifically. Pregnant women should also be reminded that the above precautions are not only related to their own edema condition, but also to the health of the baby. For the sake of the baby and yourself, do not take it lightly.