How to reduce swelling in my feet during pregnancy?

Question

My feet have started swelling a lot, and I'm in my third trimester. How can I reduce the swelling in my feet during pregnancy? It's becoming uncomfortable.

Tamanna Parikh · Answer

If you have a desk job, make sure to stand up and walk around every 45 minutes. Avoid crossing your legs and keep a small footrest under your desk.

Ratna Kumar · Answer

Same here, my regular shoes don't even fit me anymore! Does anyone know if light walking makes it worse, or does it actually help with blood circulation?

Swati Mahajan · Answer

After my C-section, my feet actually got even more swollen for a few days. Keeping them propped up on pillows whenever you rest helps the fluid drain naturally.

Ambili Reddy · Answer

Try doing gentle ankle rotations while sitting! 🌸 Reducing salt in your dinners can also help a lot to keep the puffiness down.

Kanchan Phadke · Answer

Daily gentle walks helped me keep the swelling under control. Keeping active really helped my blood flow, which made my normal delivery much easier later on!

Meena Vijayakumar · Answer

Do mention this to your doctor on your next clinic visit to check your blood pressure. My hospital nurse told me mild swelling is normal, but they always like to monitor BP just in case.

Kiran Phadke · Answer

I'm in my 3rd trimester and honestly, I haven't seen my own ankles in weeks. I'm just living in my husband's oversized slippers until this baby decides to show up!

Shravani Unni · Answer

Try not to sit with your legs hanging down for too long. Put a small stool under your feet and wear loose, comfortable slippers.

Arthi Tiwari · Answer

I totally understand how heavy and uncomfortable your feet must feel right now, beta. Just rest as much as you can and let your family take care of you.

Mrinal Chakraborty · Answer

I just delivered last month and had terrible swelling. Soaking my feet in warm water with a thoda rock salt for 10 minutes every evening worked wonders for me.

Mohana Prasad · Answer

My feet looked like actual overstuffed potatoes by month 8! Just use this as a perfect excuse to get a nice, long foot massage from your husband.

Sulochana Talwar · Answer

Haan, mere feet bhi balloon jaise ho gaye the! Salt thoda kam khao and bed pe letate waqt leg ke niche do pillows rakh lo na, bhot relief milega.