Maintaining a healthy circulatory system is so important – it helps to keep you active, strong and comfortable. Symptoms of poor circulation can include anything from tingly limbs and discomfort to the development of blood clots or deep vein thrombosis, which can be life threatening. Men and women of all ages should be proactive about their circulatory health, but if you’re pregnant, you will definitely want to read on!
There are lots ways, however, that you can prevent these possible complications and improve circulation during all stages of pregnancy! Here are five easy things you can do to make a big difference in your circulatory health for you and your little one:
- Stay well-nourished – What you eat has never been so important! According to WebMD, you should be eating a wide variety of healthy foods to get all of your needed nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Be sure to incorporate three servings of iron-rich foods per day to keep your red blood cell count up.
- Stay active – Make time for physical activity every single day, from mild work outs to walks around the neighborhood. (We know you’re tired, but you can do it!) You will also want to take regular breaks from sitting to walk around and stretch out, especially when traveling.
- Get comfortable – Even if you can still fit into your favorite pair of jeans for the first few months of your pregnancy, it’s important to wear loose and comfy clothing so that you don’t cut off your circulation.
- Put your feet up – Keep your legs uncrossed when sitting or lying and put your feet up whenever you can to help the blood travel back up the legs. This will feel good and help swelling and discomfort go down.
- Wear compression socks – VIM & VIGR’s compression socks can be your best friend during pregnancy – they’ll keep your blood flowing, reducing aches, pains, inflammation, spider and varicose veins and sluggishness. This is especially important during times that you can’t stretch or move around, such as when you’re sleeping or traveling.
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