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Hi I'm Dr. Grant Duong (Podiatrist)!The most common problem reported by pregnant mothers is that their ankles and legs are very painful and excessively swollen. You’re watching for the solution righ... view more

Hi I'm Dr. Grant Duong (Podiatrist)!

The most common problem reported by pregnant mothers is that their ankles and legs are very painful and excessively swollen. You’re watching for the solution right? No need to bore you with the science behind it, however, here is an extremely short way to explain:

Ok, let’s get down to business. How can we ease your swollen and painful legs? Obviously there is to sit with your legs elevated higher than your height to form a run-off but here are the ones I recommend!

Use compression garments.

Compression stockings help minimise fluid retention by keeping your soft tissues snug to help push fluid around the legs and back into regular circulation.
As well as that, they also ease muscular tension, helping with leg cramps and soreness.

There are 2 variables you need to consider :
Firstly type of compression - there is off the shelf type which is not as constrictive and is widely available - these are for mild swelling and soreness. These are called Class 1.
For those who need more compression because of severe swelling and soreness, then it is best to consult with your local GP, Podiatrist or pharmacist who can refer and recommend a high class such as class 2, 3 or more compression.

2nd thing you need to consider is where do you get the soreness? The closer the foot then the easier it is to put on. If you suffer from swelling and soreness around the thigh and buttocks area then a hip to foot compression is required but it is an absolute pain and nuisance to put on. But if it will give you great relief from swelling and soreness during 4-6months of pregnancy, then it is worth it!


Get Physical!

When you suffer from swelling, fluid just sits in your legs, not really circulating around the body. However, if you keep active and exercise, then you will use the muscle pump we all have to push fluid around the body.

Walking is a great exercise but due to excessive pressures on the body from weight gain due to bub growing and fluid, I recommend you keep walking to a maximum of 20-30minutes a day.

There is strong evidence that aqua aerobics is great for swelling. As the water in the pool puts gentle pressure on your skin, less than a Class 1 Compression stocking to help push fluid around the body. Oh and cause you’re doing exercises with water-resistance this will help push your muscles to work more, therefore pump more.

The bonus benefit is that you feel great, fit, and comfortable being around other pregnant mothers.

Massage

Massage done by a qualified massage therapist will help circulate fluid around the legs and release excessive muscular tension.
As long as your massage is kept to a comfortable pressure and around the swollen leg, ankle and feet, there is no risk to pregnancy. It will also leave you relaxed and comfortable.

Be sure to have your massage therapist doing firm strokes from down the foot to up the leg - this helps push the fluid upwards to the heart.

Be sure to make sure you don’t put any pressure on bub when your lying down!

Footwear

Your foot and ankle are swollen. Your foot length and width may have increased but regardless, you need a bigger shoe, especially one with laces, strap so that it can be adjusted if your feet and ankles get more bigger.


Ladies, congratulations on your pregnancy and I wish you all the best. Remember, pregnancy is a beautiful time and shouldn’t be bogged down by leg and foot pain. Try these 4 strategies to ease swelling. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to comment below or shoot me an email. Oh and please share this video to any expecting mothers you know and I would love for you to SUBSCRIBE to my channel - i’ll be posting new videos of Foot health hacks, and tips 2 -3 x a week!

Walk smarter not harder!

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