Many pregnancy discomforts can be relieved with good diet, hydration, gentle exercise, and rest. The recommended suggestions are a good starting point for improvement. If these suggestions don’t provide relief, then looking into additional therapies may be helpful. The herbs suggested are safe during pregnancy, although talk to your care provider for any additional questions or concerns.

EDEMA

Caused by a decreased venous circulation. This is normal and fluctuates during the day. Edema should be examined, if it persists all day and all night.

Recommended: Avoid restrictive clothing, avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time, elevate the legs during the day, use an abdominal lift wrap, salt foods to taste and avoid processed foods, lie on the left side, gentle exercise, massage and foot baths

Herbal: Nettle and dandelion infusion.

Additional therapies: Acupuncture, yoga, homeopathy