Im in my 8th month and my feet have become so swollen by evening, shoes bhi nahi fit ho rahe. By night the pain is bohot. What did you all do to get some relief?
Actually yaar, swelling is so irritating! What worked for me was keeping my feet on a couple of pillows while sleeping and soaking them in warm water with rock salt. Also, try not to sit with your legs crossed.
My mom used to give me a gentle mustard oil massage on my feet every evening and then made me prop them up on a pillow. It was so soothing and really helped reduce the swelling after a long day.
Look, stop standing for long hours in the kitchen first of all. Sit down, elevate your feet on a stool, and reduce your salt intake slightly. If the swelling is too sudden or on your face, call your gynac immediately.
I panicked so much when my feet looked like small balloons in my 8th month! My doc checked my BP and said it's totally normal fluid retention. Just keep them elevated and drink lots of water, it really helps to flush out the fluids.
Instead of buying expensive foot massagers, just use a simple warm water soak with normal salt at home—it's practically free and works great. Just make sure your doctor checks your blood pressure during your regular clinic visits to rule out any high BP issues.
Since I was eating slightly salty snacks to satisfy my cravings, my swelling got a bit worse! I had to balance it by drinking lots of coconut water and keeping my feet up on the sofa while watching TV. Definitely helps!
