Third trimester and my feet have become so puffy by evening, my chappals barely fit now. It gets uncomfortable when i stand in the kitchen too long. what helped you ladies?
My mother told me to soak feet in warm water and keep legs raised on a pillow at night. It gave me relief. But she also said if swelling is sudden or too much, show the doctor, so do that.
Mild swelling is common, but sudden swelling in face or hands with headache needs urgent doctor check, it can mean BP issues. I was warned about this. So watch the pattern and report anything sudden.
Keep your feet up whenever you sit, dont stand too long and stay hydrated, sounds opposite but water helps. Loose footwear made a big difference for me. I also avoided too much salty food.
