about manas

Ay, totoo yan based sa what a lot of us mums have experienced, kapag may manas (edema) during pregnancy, mas mahirap talaga ang labor kasi swollen ang lahat, from feet to even cervix area, so it can complicate delivery. The good news is manageable siya! A few of us prevented it by staying hydrated (counterintuitive pero tumutulong talaga), keeping our feet elevated, wearing compression socks, eating less salty foods, and staying active with light walks, pero honestly, ask your OB din kasi every pregnancy is different and they can give you specific advice based on how far along you are na. Some of my mum friends nag-increase rin ng potassium intake, which really helped reduce their swelling talaga.