My feet hurt so much by evening, especially after standing in kitchen. Im in 7th month now and the swelling is also there. What did u all do to get some relief?
Don't stress too much, it is super common because of the extra fluid in the body. Just invest in a pair of really soft, comfortable pregnancy slippers to wear inside the house and rest as much as you can.
I got so scared thinking it was a blood circulation issue, but my doctor assured me it was just regular pressure. Try putting a soft pillow under your ankles when sleeping to improve blood flow, it really helped me.
I mentioned this to my physiotherapist at the hospital, and she taught me some safe, gentle foot stretches. Please consult your doctor's team first before trying any new exercises or massage techniques.
With all this extra baby weight, our poor feet are carrying a heavy load! Soaking your feet in warm water with some Epsom salt is pure bliss, try it tonight.
Honestly, keeping my feet propped up on a pillow while enjoying a nice warm plate of pakoras worked wonders for me! Just try to avoid standing for too long in the kitchen while preparing food.
A gentle massage with warm mustard oil or coconut oil before sleeping helped me a lot. Just make sure whoever is massaging doesn't press too hard on the heel and ankle area.
