My legs feel so heavy and swollen by evening and i feel like keeping them up on a pillow. But thoda worried if that position is okay for the baby in 3rd trimester. is it fine?
Raising your legs a bit to rest, like putting them up on a pillow, is actually good for swelling. I did it daily in my third trimester. Just dont do intense leg up exercises without asking your doctor.
If you mean gentle leg elevation for rest, totally fine and it helps with swollen feet. But if you mean leg raise exercises, only do them if your prenatal trainer or doctor approves. I stuck to what my doc okayed.
Beta, putting your legs up on a cushion for some time eases the heaviness, my mother always told us that. It helps blood flow and reduces swelling. Just avoid lying flat on your back for long in later months.
I keep raising my legs on a pillow at night for the swelling, was just wondering if its okay. Seems like it is, phew. Anyone else doing the same? It does feel relaxing honestly.
