I've noticed my hands and feet seem a bit swollen, and I heard it could be water retention. What exactly is water retention during pregnancy? Is it a common thing and should I be concerned?
Water retention is basically when your body holds onto extra fluids, causing swelling in your feet and hands. I had it badly along with morning sickness, and keeping my feet elevated on a pillow while resting really helped.
Hamare yahan ise 'sujan' bolte hain, shareer me pani jama ho jata hai tab pair suj jate hain. Aap thoda gungune pani me namak dalkar pair rakho, aaram milega. Aur jyada der khade mat hona, beta.
It's just your body keeping extra fluid for the baby, which causes swelling. To avoid unnecessary clinic visits and fees, just try drinking more water to flush it out and avoid sitting with your legs hanging down. If the swelling is sudden or very high, then definitely call your doctor as it could require a blood pressure check.
I keep hearing about swollen feet in pregnancy due to water retention. Is it really painful or just uncomfortable? I want to be mentally prepared for when it happens to me.
Oh, seeing my feet swell up like balloons made me so anxious and I kept crying thinking something was wrong! Please don't worry, mild water retention is very common. Just keep your feet elevated and talk to your doctor for peace of mind.
When I had gestational diabetes, I had to be very careful with my diet, but water retention still happened. Cutting down on extra salt in salads and chips helped reduce the swelling a lot. Always stay hydrated.
It is basically edema, where your body retains fluids due to increased blood volume. Just avoid sitting cross-legged, wear comfortable flats, and cut down on sodium. If it's too much, just get your BP checked by your doctor.
I am in my second trimester and my ankles are already looking swollen by evening because of water retention. I am slightly anxious if this is normal this early, did any of you face this so soon?
When I was at my parents' house, my feet got so swollen due to water retention. My mother used to give me warm water to soak my feet and made sure I didn't stand for too long. It is very common, just take plenty of rest.
Please monitor your swelling very closely. While mild water retention is common, sudden swelling in your face or hands can be a sign of high blood pressure or preeclampsia. I had complications due to this, so please consult your doctor immediately if it's severe.
I had quite a bit of swelling in my ankles during the third trimester. Drinking plenty of water actually helps flush out the retained fluid, which sounds counterintuitive but works. Keep moving your ankles gently.
