My feet have started hurting a lot, especially by the end of the day. They feel swollen and heavy. What are some ways I can reduce this foot pain and discomfort during my pregnancy?
The foot pain was so real for me during the third trimester, yaar! I actually used to soak my feet in warm water with rock salt every single night. It gave me instant relief, especially after standing in the kitchen.
Oh sweetie, I know exactly how exhausting this feels. Your body is carrying so much extra weight, so please give yourself some grace. Just keep your legs elevated on a pillow whenever u sit down to rest, you are doing amazing.
Honestly, my husband's hand was the only cure for this! I literally forced him to give me a foot massage every night before sleeping. Now with the baby awake all night, I miss those free massages so much.
I used to panic so much thinking my foot pain was due to high blood pressure, but my doc said it's just normal swelling. Still, please monitor your blood pressure regularly just to be safe. Keep your feet elevated and don't stand for too long at once.
At my hospital, the physiotherapist during my antenatal class gave us great tips for leg cramps. They suggested specific sleeping postures and support pillows. I highly recommend asking your doctor or the hospital staff to connect you with their in-house physio.
After my doctor gave me the go-ahead, I started doing very mild prenatal yoga stretches for my legs. Simple ankle rotations and a 20-minute slow walk in comfortable shoes really helped circulate the blood. Just make sure u ask your gynac first before starting any exercises.
