Third trimester and my feet are so swollen by evening, shoes dont even fit properly now. Kamar bhi pains when i stand too long. Did anything ghar pe help u with this swelling?
Keep a positive mind and trust the process, God will make everything easy. Just do some light stretching at home, keep your feet elevated, and take proper rest. Prayers and self-care will get you through this beautiful journey.
My grandmother suggested soaking feet in warm water with a bit of salt, which felt really soothing. But I always checked with my doctor first to ensure my blood pressure was normal. Drink lots of water to flush out the fluids.
Please be very careful with sudden swelling. If the swelling increases rapidly or is accompanied by headaches, please contact your doctor immediately. Having lost a baby before, I always recommend being extra cautious with these symptoms.
Oh, those elephant feet! With my twins, I felt like my feet belonged to someone else. Just keep shifting your weight, avoid crossing your legs, and tell your husband to give you a nice foot rub.
I just delivered a few weeks ago and my swelling was worst in the 9th month. What worked for me was wearing comfortable slippers, not sitting with hanging feet, and doing simple ankle rotations. It goes away almost instantly after delivery!
I felt so heavy and conscious when my ankles swelled up like balloons in the third trimester. Honestly, soaking them in warm water and just resting made me feel much better emotionally and physically. It's a phase, hang in there.
You don't need fancy things, just keep a plastic stool under your desk at work or while sitting at home to keep feet elevated. Walk for 15-20 minutes daily and reduce salt intake in your dinner. Simple and works well!
Keeping your feet elevated on pillows while sleeping helps so much. I had a normal delivery and this simple trick along with small walks really kept my foot swelling under control. Try not to stand for too long at a stretch.
I used to overthink and think it was some high BP issue and kept checking my ankles every hour! If you feel worried, just call your doctor once to be safe. Otherwise, try keeping pillows under your legs and don't panic too much.
