How to prevent swollen feet in pregnancy?

Question

Im in my third trimester and by evening my feet swell up so bad, shoes dont even fit properly. Sitting whole day at work bhi karna padta hai. What did u all do to keep the swelling down? any tips welcome.

Ranjana Singhal · Answer

My feet look like bloated balloons right now in my 8th month! Does light walking actually help reduce it? Please share if anyone has any tips.

Smriti Ghosh · Answer

Beta, do not stand for too long in the kitchen and cut down on extra salt. A gentle upward massage with lukewarm mustard oil before sleeping will give you good relief.

Sandhya Chadha · Answer

Personally, soaking my feet in warm water with rock salt was a lifesaver. I did it every evening after office and the swelling would go down quickly.

Himani Shah · Answer

Keep your feet elevated on a pillow whenever you lie down. It really helped me stay active throughout my pregnancy until my normal delivery. Drink lots of water too!

Rani Prabhu · Answer

My feet swelled up a lot due to my fluctuating thyroid levels. Please keep checking your TSH and blood pressure regularly with your doctor. Don't ignore it if swelling is sudden.

Swati Lohia · Answer

Swollen feet are very common in the third trimester. Keeping them elevated on a cushion always helps.