How to help swelling during pregnancy?

Question

I'm in my third trimester of pregnancy, and my feet and ankles have started swelling quite a bit, especially by the end of the day. It's really uncomfortable. Is there anything I can do to reduce this swelling?

Meera Sen · Accepted Answer

Please don't try random herbal drinks or salt-restricted diets from the internet, as sudden swelling can sometimes be a sign of high blood pressure or preeclampsia. Always check with your gynecologist before trying anything. Let them measure your BP first to be safe.

Savitri Devi · Answer

Beti, jab bhi baitho toh pairon ke neeche ek do naram takiye rakh liya karo. Aur dhoop mein zyada mat khade rehna. Thoda gunguna pani peeyo aur aaram karo, sab theek ho jayega.

Neha Patel · Answer

I am in my second month and starting to worry about these things. Does the swelling happen to everyone, or can we prevent it from the beginning by doing light yoga? If anyone has tips, please share.

Anjali Deshmukh · Answer

During my third trimester, my feet looked like balloons. Personally, I found that sitting with my feet elevated on a couple of pillows and wearing loose, comfortable footwear helped me a lot. Walking slowly for 15 minutes in the evening also gave some relief.

Ragini Hegde · Answer

This is a beautiful phase of your life, so keep your mind peaceful and don't worry too much about the temporary changes in your body. Drink plenty of clean water, rest your body, and take care of yourself. God bless you.

Rajeshwari Iyer · Answer

Listen, stop standing for hours in the kitchen, that is the main reason. Sit on a chair while cutting veggies, and keep your legs elevated. Also, don't reduce your water intake thinking it will reduce swelling; you actually need to drink more water.

How to help swelling during pregnancy?

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

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