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Does Standing For Long Hours During Pregnancy Harm The Fetus?
I am almost 6 months pregnant. I was doing some dishes for only 30 minutes and noticed I had a tingling pain in my feet and lower legs. I’m kinda thinking it’s just swollen ankles but it hurts pretty bad. . And I’m working till my due date at a job that requires I stand for multiple hours a day. I hardly get days off lately and cover shifts for others some of the time. . I’m worried that standing for long periods of time could effect the baby. .
Thu, 6 Sep 2018
Hi,
Staying on foot for a long time during pregnancy can cause heavy legs and swollen ankles. It may also give a predisposition for varicose veins since the comeback of blood may be difficult due to vein compression from the uterus.
Try to elevate legs often and alternate standing with sitting periods. Worked in cool environments. Can use compression socks.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Staying on foot for a long time during pregnancy can cause heavy legs and swollen ankles. It may also give a predisposition for varicose veins since the comeback of blood may be difficult due to vein compression from the uterus.
Try to elevate legs often and alternate standing with sitting periods. Worked in cool environments. Can use compression socks.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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