Swelling Hands and Feet?
QUESTION
Dear Doula,
I've been experiencing swelling in my feet and hands for the last couple of days. I am 37-weeks pregnant and I can't seem to get any relief. I have stopped my salt intake and have been drinking plenty of water as suggested by my doctor and I'm still experiencing swelling. What should I do now?
ANSWER
You may find excellent relief from this condition by increasing your protein intake to 100 grams of protein per day. Choosing to do this has helped so many women who experience swelling.
Limiting salt is not the answer and could even make it worse.
There are protein counters online and if you write down everything you eat, find and count the protein grams on these protein counters, you can see how much you are getting each day and add more protein as needed.
-- Kerry, HCHI, CHt
Kerry Tuschhoff
Kerry Tuschhoff, HCHI, CHt is a wife and mother of 6 (2 kids, 2 dogs and 2 rabbits) and has been in the birthing field for 14 years. She taught the Bradley method of natural childbirth from 1989 to 1999, at present teaches Hypnobabies Hypnosis for Childbirth classes, Pregnancy Nutrition and Breastfeeding classes, and gives seminars in her community on natural pregnancy and childbirth options, and is a conference speaker. She has attended over 250 births as a Doula and Hypno-Doula, and feels it is an honor to be asked to share such a wonderfully spiritual experience with her students.
She is also a certified hypnotherapist, trains Hypnobabies Instructors, author of Hypnobabies: Eyes Open Childbirth Hypnosis. and is Operations Director of Hypnobabies Network in Southern California. Kerry feels that the time in our lives when we are the most vulnerable and in need of support is when we are soon going to give our babies life. The support, nurturing and help that doulas can provide is invaluable to a birthing couple as they take that journey. She looks forward to helping you all have the best possible birth experience you can. Please take a moment to visit Kerry's Website.
