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FAQ: Pregnancy and Swollen Ankles
For many expecting mothers, pregnancy and swollen ankles go hand-in-hand. The condition of pregnancy and swollen ankles tends to become worse after a long day of standing or walking. It is also commonly exacerbated in the third trimester, when the growing uterus pushes on the vena cava, largest vein in the body, which further raises the pressure of the water being pushed out into the tissues.
Why is pregnancy and swollen ankles so common? Women retain about a third more water in the bloodstream when they’re carrying a child because the hydration helps with fetal development. Unfortunately, gravity forces some of this water out of the blood vessels and into the tissues of the legs and feet, where it causes symptoms like painful swollen ankles known as “peripheral edema”. Taking short breaks can help with a case of pregnancy and swollen ankles; be sure to elevate your legs above the level of your heart.
You can also relieve uncomfortable pregnancy and swollen ankles through your skin care routine, including exfoliation and massage. Belli skincare is the safest pregnancy skin care line, as the only pregnancy products in the world that are teratology screened. The line offers safe relief for swelling.
The Belli skincare treatment for pregnancy and swollen ankles includes an invigorating body scrub, followed by a heavenly massage treatment using Belli Foot Relief peppermint and menthol cream.
Prep feet by using Skin Smoothing Body Exfoliator all over your feet and ankles, then rinse. Follow with light foot massage and finish by elevating feet above the heart for 10 minutes. The treatment leaves your legs and ankles feeling lighter, tingly and refreshed.
Please consult with your doctor if you are pregnant before doing at-home massage treatments.
About Belli
Founded by Jason Rubin MD and Annette Rubin in 2002, Belli is the #1 OB/GYN recommended skin care brand. At Belli, we support expectant and new mothers through this changing time by providing soothing, balanced skin products that pamper and protect. Our collections - Belli Pregnancy, Belli Motherhood and Belli Baby – address the specific needs of each stage, with thoughtful attention to the safest formulations.
Belli Pregnancy has set a higher standard for prenatal safety, as the only skin care line in the world that is teratology screened. We search through over 16 million medical research articles in over 5000 international journals, excluding ingredients linked to birth defects or other problems with pregnancy. Belli Motherhood is LactMed screened to avoid ingredients linked to harmful effects during breastfeeding. Belli Baby is screened for xenoestrogens—chemicals that can act like hormones that interfere with normal development of the reproductive system. So no matter which Belli products you use, you can have peace of mind erring on the side of caution.
Belli products are sold at national retailers including CVS Healthy Skin Care Centers, baby/maternity boutiques, fine spas, and a growing number of physician offices. The entire line can be found on belliskincare.com, along with helpful educational articles that teach women about the skin care concerns of pregnancy, motherhood, and infancy.
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