How to avoid swelling in legs during pregnancy?

Question

My feet are swelling by evening, especially after standing in kitchen. I am 7 months and sandals feel tight now. What helped you reduce leg swelling?

Arnavi Pal · Answer

Sitting all day at work made mine worse honestly. I started walking a bit every hour, elevating feet during breaks and wearing comfy chappals. Avoid too much salty food also, helped me.

Kamakshi Krishnan · Answer

Haan paer upar karke baith, thoda thoda chal, aur paani peeti reh. Mere saath bhi tha. Par agar achanak zyada sujan ho to doctor ko zaroor dikha na.

Bhumi Dave · Answer

Elevate ur legs, walk a little, drink water, dont stand long. Sudden bad swelling though, tell ur doctor.

Jayalakshmi Bhattacharya · Answer

Keep ur feet up whenever u sit, dont stand too long, and stay hydrated. I used to put a pillow under my legs at night. Some swelling is normal in later months though.

Chithra Gandhi · Answer

Mild swelling in legs is common, but I'll add this, if the swelling is sudden, on the face/hands too, or with headache or blurry vision, please call ur gynac immediately. I was told to watch for that.

Damini Chopra · Answer

Leg elevation, lots of water, light walking and not sitting cross legged helped me. Cool feet soak felt nice too. But sudden or heavy swelling, get it checked, dont ignore.