Can I wash my feet and have a massage during pregnancy?

Foot washing and massage is a popular health care measure in modern times. Many modern working people have the habit of foot washing and massage. Foot washing and massage can effectively relieve fatigue and relax the muscles and mind of the whole body. Many women have this habit during pregnancy, so they want to keep this habit after pregnancy, but they don’t know whether they can wash their feet and massage during pregnancy?

Can a 7-month pregnant woman wash and massage her feet?

1. Pregnant women can have their feet massaged, but the force must be gentle and slow. There are many acupoints on the soles of pregnant women's feet that cannot be massaged. Therefore, you should avoid stimulating the acupoints on the soles of the feet during massage.

2. When pregnant women massage their feet, it is best to go to the hospital and ask a professional doctor to massage them. The massage technique should not be too heavy, especially it should not stimulate some important acupoints on the soles of the pregnant women's feet, otherwise it may cause premature birth or miscarriage.

3. If you experience foot pain, foot edema, and other problems during pregnancy, you should see a foot and ankle surgeon in time. They will help you solve the problem through conservative treatments such as physical therapy and foot orthotics. Do not relieve foot pain by massage yourself.

How should pregnant women massage their feet?

1. Leg massage: The expectant mother can take a comfortable supine position, and the expectant father can gently hold his wife's knees with his left hand and his wife's ankles with his right hand; maintaining this position, the expectant father makes circular movements on the knee joints.

2. Ankle massage: The expectant mother can take a comfortable sitting position with her right leg stretched forward. The expectant father gently holds his wife's ankle with his right hand and gently holds the toes with his left hand and moves them back and forth. Pay attention to letting his wife relax her muscles; then do the same exercise on the other side.

3. Massage the soles of your feet: first wash your feet with warm water, then dry your feet and cross one leg over the other, with the soles of your feet facing the opposite side. Use your left hand to rub the sole of your right foot and your right hand to rub the sole of your left foot. Finally, rub in circles until it becomes warm. Rubbing the soles of your feet frequently can promote blood circulation and is also beneficial to the growth and development of the fetus.

Can a 7-month pregnant woman wash and massage her feet? Pregnant women in the 7th month can also wash their feet and massage them appropriately, but they must pay attention to mastering the correct massage method and must control the strength well. After all, there are many acupoints on the soles of the feet that are connected to important organs of the body. If they are not handled properly, it may be harmful to themselves or the fetus. It is best to ask a professional to perform the massage.