My feet and ankles have started puffing up by evening, third trimester chal raha hai. By night the swelling is quite visible. Why does it happen and does it go away after?
Swollen legs are so annoying, yaar! Actually, it’s because of all the extra fluid retention and pressure on our veins. Try soaking your feet in warm water with rock salt, it really helped me relax after a long day.
I completely panicked when my feet suddenly became double their size overnight! But my gynac checked and said it’s a very normal part of the third trimester. Just make sure you don't have sudden swelling in your face or hands, as that's when you should call the doctor.
Your body naturally holds more water during pregnancy, and gravity pulls it down to your ankles and feet. Keeping active with short, gentle walks really helps keep the blood circulating. It goes away almost immediately after delivery, so hang in there!
When my legs started swelling like balloons, I felt so conscious and uncomfortable walking around. My doctor reassured me that it's just my body holding onto fluids for the baby. Wearing comfortable flat slippers and putting my feet up really saved me.
Leg swelling, or edema, happens because your body produces about 50% more blood and fluids to support the baby. My doctor explained that the growing uterus also puts pressure on the veins, slowing down blood flow back to the heart. It is very standard, especially in the third trimester.
It’s mostly due to fluid retention and carrying the extra weight. To get relief, try keeping your feet elevated on a pillow when sitting or sleeping, and avoid standing for too long. Drinking lots of water actually helps flush out the excess fluids naturally.
