🌿 Swelling is very common during mid to late pregnancy:

• Ankle and leg swelling in the afternoon

• Tight rings or fingers

• Worse after prolonged sitting or standing

• Improves slightly after rest

• Indentation remains briefly after pressing

In TCM, most pregnancy-related swelling reflects changes in fluid metabolism, circulation, and blood distribution, not disease.

🌿 How TCM Understands Pregnancy Swelling

1️⃣ Spleen Weakness & Fluid Retention (Most common)

✔ slower fluid metabolism
✔ lower-limb swelling

2️⃣ Slower Qi & Blood Circulation

✔ fluid pooling in legs and feet

3️⃣ Physiological Blood Volume Changes

✔ normal adaptation to pregnancy

4️⃣ Lifestyle & Postural Factors

✔ prolonged sitting or standing

🌸 How Health Shine TCM Provides Gentle Support

Pregnancy care prioritizes comfort, circulation, and safety — never aggressive fluid removal.

1️⃣ Gentle Acupuncture / Acupressure (After Assessment)

✔ supports circulation
✔ eases heaviness
✔ avoids abdominal stimulation

Common points (after assessment): Zusanli (ST36), Yinlingquan (SP9), carefully assessed Sanyinjiao (SP6)

2️⃣ Personalized, Cautious Herbal Consideration

✔ focuses on supporting digestion and circulation
✔ avoids strong diuretics
✔ tailored to gestational stage

⚠️ No self-medication during pregnancy.

3️⃣ Lifestyle Guidance

✔ regular movement
✔ leg elevation during rest
✔ comfortable clothing
✔ balanced, moderate diet

📌 Many women notice within 1–3 weeks:
✔ reduced heaviness
✔ improved comfort
✔ better mobility

🌿 Safety Note

Seek immediate medical care for sudden severe swelling, one-sided swelling, headaches, visual changes, or abnormal blood pressure.
TCM offers supportive care alongside routine prenatal monitoring.

📍 Aurora Place, Bukit Jalil
📞 010-281 9815
✨ Gentle circulation brings comfort.