Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 8 months ago

What causes swelling in pregnancy?

I'm in my second trimester, and my feet and ankles have started to swell a lot, especially by the evening. My MIL said it's normal, but I'm still a bit worried. What causes swelling during pregnancy?

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Manju Sharma Manju Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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During my pregnancy, my feet looked like small watermelons by the third trimester! It is mostly the body holding onto extra fluid, but the exhaustion makes it feel ten times worse. Just keep your feet up on pillows and make sure your doctor checks your blood pressure during every visit.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Mild swelling in your feet and ankles is super common in the later months because of the extra blood and fluid. Try wearing comfortable flats and avoid standing for too long. But do mention it to your gynecologist at your next checkup just to be safe!

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please monitor your blood pressure closely if you have sudden or severe swelling in your hands or face. My wife had this, and it was a sign of high blood pressure during pregnancy. Regular checkups and keeping salt intake under control are very important for safety.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Kasturi Bai Kasturi Bai Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Soaking your feet in warm water with a little rock salt can give you great relief from the heavy feeling. However, if you notice sudden swelling along with headaches or blurred vision, don't try home remedies. Go straight to your hospital as it requires urgent medical check.

Rhea Kapoor Rhea Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hey babe, try not to stress too much about the puffy ankles, it happens to almost all of us! Just keep your feet elevated whenever you sit and drink plenty of water. If the swelling seems very sudden or is only in one leg, call your gynac right away to be safe.

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Amit Deshmukh Amit Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My bhabhi had really bad swelling in her feet during her eighth month, and she could barely fit into her shoes. Her doctor told her it was completely normal pressure from the baby, but they still kept a regular check on her BP. Definitely ask your doctor about it.

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