My feet have started puffing up by evening and even my fingers feel a bit tight, had to remove my ring. Third trimester now. Just trying to understand whats causing it and whether i need to mention it to my gynac.
Totally normal in the later months, it's the extra fluid retention. I used to elevate my legs in the evening and it helped. Just watch out if the swelling is sudden or with a bad headache, then call your gynac.
I sit at a desk all day and my feet would swell by evening. Putting them up on a stool and walking a little every hour helped me manage. If yours stays huge or sudden though, get it checked between meetings.
My doctor said the body holds more fluid and blood volume increases, so it pools in hands and feet, especially later on. She told me to keep my feet up, avoid standing long and not skip water oddly enough. But she warned sudden bad swelling with headache needs immediate checking for BP.
Mild swelling is normal, but please dont ignore if your face puffs up suddenly or your BP rises. Mine was linked to BP issues so I had to monitor closely. Keep your checkups regular and report rapid swelling.
