Why do I feel sore and swollen calves in late pregnancy?

Women need to pay great attention to their body changes during pregnancy, because the body changes during pregnancy have a great impact on the fetus. In severe cases, it can lead to fetal maldevelopment. The body changes in the late pregnancy are also very important. Women need to figure out the reasons and find the correct coping methods. Let’s take a look at what causes calf soreness in the late pregnancy? I hope everyone can understand.

Many expectant mothers will find that a variety of symptoms and problems will appear in the later stages of pregnancy. This is because during this period, the baby will be born soon, so our body will prepare for the birth of the baby. Also, the baby grows rapidly during this period, which will make the pregnant mother's body heavier and heavier. Therefore, so many problems will arise. Calf soreness and swelling in the late pregnancy is a common occurrence. In order to solve it, we find the cause.

During pregnancy, the fetus grows too quickly and the uterus also grows, which squeezes the blood vessels in the pelvis, narrows the blood vessel cavity, and slows blood flow. This makes it easier for blood to accumulate in the lower limbs. During the entire pregnancy, the pregnant woman's blood will increase by about 9 kilograms. When you sit or stand for a long time, blood will flow to your legs, causing swelling and pain in your legs.

If pregnant women stand for a long time, they will also experience leg pain and soreness, especially varicose veins will be seen on the surface. This group of people should be especially careful and wear long socks in the later stages of pregnancy to prevent varicose veins.

Pregnant women generally suffer from edema in the lower limbs. If this leads to swelling of the entire body, this is very dangerous and should be checked and treated promptly. Some pregnant women's swollen legs are caused by other diseases, which should be judged and diagnosed by a doctor. Calf pain caused by blood circulation is generally not a big problem and can be relieved by yourself.

Solution:

1. During pregnancy, you should lift your feet frequently, avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time, and lie down as much as possible, so that blood can flow back to your legs. If you sit for a long time, you should stand up and walk around to move your legs.

2. Drink more water and eat light food, which can relieve swelling and soreness in the legs and promote the timely excretion of metabolic products.

3. Massaging the legs can speed up blood circulation in these areas and relieve soreness in the legs.