Nowadays a wide variety of work can be done by women. Not infrequently this puts the women who are pregnant, still have to stand for hours during work or on the move. Is this dangerous and can cause pregnancy problems?
Maybe Mother has heard a lot of prohibitions or appeals not to stand too long while pregnant, but the job requires Mother to stand for long. Take it easy, Bun, there are steps you can take to minimize the risk of complications that may occur in pregnancy due to too long standing.
Possible Impacts Arising Forgotten
Generally long standing does not endanger pregnant women. Although of course this will not feel comfortable, especially in the third trimester of pregnancy. Some pregnant women who stood for a long time during this period, experiencing swollen feet and back pain. Although generally standing too long is not dangerous, but some pregnant women need to be aware of it. Especially pregnant women who have a high risk of preterm labor and infants smaller than normal. The results show, standing too long can increase the risk of complications, such as preterm labor and reduce the growth rate of infants.
Pregnant women need to tell the condition of pregnancy, if the job requires him standing for long. Including pregnancy conditions with multiple pregnancies, placenta previa, high blood pressure, high risk of having preeclampsia, not normal growth, or previous miscarriages.
Efforts to Reduce the Risks of Standing for Long Time
Forgotten Should, do not worry excessively in the work or activity of Mother everyday, although need to stand for long time. There are ways that can be done to reduce the risks that may arise, including:
Enough to drink mineral water. Bringing your own drinking bottle can be easier.
Take a break from standing position periodically, for example every 1-2 hours. Mother can rest for a few minutes, for example by sitting, or if possible lie down by raising feet.
When sitting, should avoid crossing one leg above the other.
While sleeping, lying facing left can help relieve swelling and reduce pressure on the vena cava inferior. It is this vessel that pumps blood from the lower body to the heart.
Avoid standing still for too long. During the stand, wherever possible Mother is still active, as with walking to and fro. This movement is useful to keep blood flow running, reduce swelling, and reduce the risk of blood clots. Moving muscles also helps the blood circulation to the heart.
Mother can wear compression stockings so that the legs are not swollen. In addition, Mother can use a pregnancy belt to support the stomach and flatten the load. Wearing this belt will help ease the burden on Mother's legs and limbs. Also wear comfortable shoes for the soles of the feet.
If possible, Mother can put one foot on a bench or small box in place of Mother stood. Then replace with legs l.
Standing too long while pregnant is generally harmless. However, this may increase the risk of pregnancy disorders, in some pregnant women who have certain conditions.