Leg swelling is quite common, but please don't push yourself too much. Try keeping your feet up on a pillow when resting. If the swelling is very sudden or you feel dizzy, please call your gynac right away.
I used to sit at my desk for hours and my feet would swell like balloons. The quickest fix is to keep a small stool under your desk and avoid crossing your legs. Take short 5-minute walking breaks every hour.
Haha, with twins, my feet looked like elephant paws by the end! My only rescue was elevating my legs higher than my heart level on three pillows. If nothing works, just put your feet up and make your partner do the chores.
Oh, I'm planning my pregnancy and honestly quite scared of this leg swelling part! Is it really that painful? I'm saving these tips about foot elevation and compression socks for my future journey.
A good old lukewarm water soak with some salt did wonders for my puffy feet! Ask your husband for a gentle massage too. Just stay happy and pamper yourself!
My tracker app recommended reducing sodium intake and drinking tons of water to flush out fluids, which actually worked. Also, wearing compression socks during the day helps blood flow immensely. Give it a try!
