How
to Avoid Swelling When Pregnant
by Beverley Brooke
Edema, otherwise known as swelling, will
affect almost all women at some point during their pregnancy.
Swelling or Edema is most often the result of excessive levels
of hormones coursing through your body.
Really,
the best thing you can do to combat swelling is to drink far more
fluid. It may seem counter intuitive, but the more juice and water
you drink the less water your body will hold onto and the less
puffy you will be. You should be working to drink at least 10
eight ounce glasses of water per day. Also try to avoid diuretic
beverages such as tea and coffee, which contain caffeine. These
are more likely to dehydrate you than invigorate you during your
pregnancy.
You
might also consider wearing some support stockings during your
pregnancy. These will not only help combat swelling, but may help
prevent or minimize the effects of varicose veins later in pregnancy.
Most medical care suppliers carry support hosiery that works well
for women during pregnancy.
You
should look for support hose with a medium grading minimum, meaning
they provide firm support. Compression hose can often be purchased
online. You can also ask your healthcare provider where you might
purchase a pair or two.
©
Beverley Brooke
Article
by Beverley Brooke, author of "Ensure a healthy safe pregnancy
for you and your baby", visit http://www.pregnancy-weight-loss.com.