Is It Safe To Use An Herbal Foot Bath During Pregnancy?


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Not only is it safe to us an herbal foot bath during pregnancy, it can be extremely beneficial to do so. The fact of the matter is that, at some time or another during pregnancy, you are likely to have some amount of swelling in your feet or in your ankles. Often, this swelling occurs at the end of the day, or when the weather is warm outside. Using an herbal foot bath during pregnancy can help to soothe your swollen and sore feet, and may also have a relaxing effect on you overall.

While these herbal foot baths don’t necessarily make swelling go away by themselves, the fact that you are off your feet can definitely help. The herbs in these foot baths, such as lavender, thyme, rosemary, peppermint, and yarrow can help to perk up your swollen ankles during pregnancy. There are even herbal foot baths that contain essential oils and herbs that act as an antifungal, in case you are experiencing athlete’s foot. In addition to all of this, the herbs in an herbal foot bath may also have an overall relaxing effect on you, as several of the herbs, especially lavender, are also used for relaxation.

In addition to using an herbal foot bath during pregnancy, there are some things you can do to reduce the swelling and soreness of your ankles and your feet. First of all, you should try to take breaks at various points during the day, during which you can sit down with your feet elevated. If possible, you should lie down with your feet elevated for about an hour each afternoon. At night, you might consider lying on your side, or elevating your legs with pillows. Using a footrest while sitting can also help. Support hose can help you as well.



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