Beta, some swelling in the feet is normal during the later months, don't worry. Keep your feet elevated and avoid eating too much extra salt in pickles or papad. But if you have a headache or if your hands and face also swell up, go to your doctor immediately.
Oh my dear, I totally understand how uncomfortable and scary it feels when your feet start swelling up. Usually, mild swelling is just your body holding extra water for the baby, but if it suddenly shows up on your face or hands, please call your gynac. Sending you a big warm hug!
Normal swelling happens if you stand for too long, so try keeping your feet up on a pillow whenever you sit. Also, don't cut down on water, keep drinking plenty of it to flush out toxins. But yes, if you see sudden puffiness on your face, don't wait, go to the clinic and get your BP checked.
My mother and saas always told me to soak my feet in warm water with a little salt, which really helped soothe the ache. But they also made sure I got my blood pressure checked regularly. If the swelling doesn't go down even after resting, definitely let your doctor know.
At my delivery hospital, the nurses gave me a clear pamphlet on pregnancy red flags. They told me that sudden swelling in the face or hands, or if it's accompanied by a severe headache, can indicate high blood pressure. I always kept their emergency number handy to double-check any symptoms.
I had so much swelling in my feet towards the end, it was so hard to even walk and I used to feel like crying. Normal swelling goes away with rest, but please check with your doctor if it’s sudden. Your body is doing so much, just be gentle with yourself.
