My feet have started swelling by evening, especially after standing in the kitchen. Im in 3rd trimester now. Any tips to reduce it? ye bohot uncomfortable lag raha hai.
Welcome to the club, my feet look like absolute potatoes right now in my 3rd trimester! Avoiding salty foods like pickles and chips helps a bit, though it is so hard to resist. Just put your feet up and make your husband give you a nice massage!
When I mentioned my swollen ankles to my doctor at Apollo, they advised me to reduce my sodium intake and walk for 30 minutes daily. The hospital physiotherapist also showed me some simple ankle rotation exercises. If the swelling is sudden or on your face, definitely call your doctor immediately.
Try to avoid standing in the kitchen for long hours, that really made my swelling worse back then. Wearing comfortable, loose slippers and keeping my legs elevated helped me manage it before my delivery. Even after my C-section, the swelling took a few days to go, so rest is key.
I completely understand how scary it is to see your feet swelling up, I used to panic every morning. Elevating my feet on pillows while sleeping really helped me. Just take deep breaths, this is very common, but do let your gynac know just for your own peace of mind.
Actually yaar, sitting for too long with hanging legs was the main culprit for me. Try to keep your feet elevated on a stool whenever you are working or resting. Also, drink lots of water, sounds weird but it actually helps flush out the fluids.
