Many women experience numbness or tingling during their pregnancy, especially in the hands or feet. Tingling in the hand can be a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome.

What is the reason of this?

Although symptoms of both sciatica and carpal tunnel include tingling, many women who do not have these conditions will experience numbness or tingling sensations in their hands or feet. This is due to swelling caused by the increase in the amount of circulating blood, which can then put pressure on the nerves, causing numbness.

Tips

Staying active helps keep your blood circulation strong, which can reduce swelling pressing on the affected nerves. You should also talk to your doctor to make sure the numbness is not indicative of a more serious syndrome.