Im in my 7th month and my feet n ankles have started looking puffy by evening. By night my chappals feel tight yaar. Just curious why this happens, is it normal in pregnancy? anyone else noticing same?
I am still trying to conceive so I don't know much, but I've heard from my married cousins that the body holds extra water during this beautiful time. It is so amazing how our bodies change to prepare for a baby. Hopefully, I will get to experience this soon, touchwood.
I remember looking at my swollen ankles and crying, thinking my feet would never go back to normal size! But honestly, it completely disappeared within a week of delivering my baby. Just rest your feet on a pillow and enjoy these final months, this phase passes so fast.
My gynac told me mild swelling is normal, but she had me do regular urine protein and BP tests to be safe. Since delivery packages are already so expensive, I didn't want any last-minute emergency complications. Keep an eye on the swelling and get the basic tests done on time.
Swelling is so common na, especially in the third trimester when the baby is heavy. Mere pair to bilkul balloon ban gaye the last month me! Pressure and extra fluids ki wajah se hota hai, but high BP ho toh check karwana chahiye.
It's mostly water retention and increased blood volume. Keep your feet elevated whenever you sit and reduce your sodium intake. However, if you notice sudden swelling on your face or hands, call your gynac immediately as it can be a sign of high blood pressure.
