Lately, my feet have started swelling quite a bit, especially towards the end of the day. I'm in my second trimester. What are some common reasons for swollen feet during pregnancy that I should know about?
Oh, I remember that phase so well, it is honestly so exhausting to deal with heavy, swollen feet. Your body is working so hard to grow a beautiful baby, so please give yourself some grace. Rest as much as you can, you are doing great!
Swollen feet are very annoying, ho na! Actually, our body holds a lot of water during this time, so swelling is quite normal. Just don't sit with your legs hanging down for too long, haan.
I can't tell you the medical reasons, but during my seventh month, my feet looked like small balloons! I just used to soak them in warm water with rock salt and it gave me so much relief. It went away completely after delivery.
The extra blood circulation and pressure can definitely cause this swelling. I found that doing light ankle rotations and a 20-minute gentle walk helped me a lot, but only do this if your gynac has allowed physical activity. Always keep yourself hydrated too!
Listen, don't worry too much, swollen feet are very common because of extra fluid retention and pressure from the baby. Just make sure u don't stand for too long and keep your feet elevated on a pillow. But do keep an eye on your BP and tell your doctor in the next checkup, okay?
Just delivered last month and literally had this issue till the last day! It's mostly due to water retention and the uterus pressing on our veins. Honestly, sleeping on my left side and wearing comfortable slip-ons was the only thing that worked for me.
During my pregnancy, I felt so conscious when none of my footwear would fit my swollen feet. I felt like crying sometimes because they felt so heavy and tight. Elevating them with two pillows while sleeping helped me get some comfort.
