My feet and ankles have started looking puffy especially by evening, im in my third trimester. My slippers feel tight now which is new for me. Just curious what causes this. Did it happen to u all too?
Beta this is common, the body carries more water now. Warm water foot soak in the evening felt nice for me. Raise your legs while resting and drink enough water. But if face also swells, show the doctor.
Sitting or standing all day at work made mine worse. I started keeping my feet up under the desk and taking short walks every hour. Comfy footwear too. Practical small things make a difference.
My doctor explained the body holds more fluid in pregnancy and the growing uterus slows blood return from legs, so they swell. Resting with legs raised and not standing too long helps. She also told me to watch for swelling in face or hands as that needs checking.
It's mostly extra fluid and the baby's weight pressing on veins, very normal especially later months. I used to put my feet up on a pillow and it helped. But sudden swelling with headache or blurry vision, call doc immediately.
Some swelling is normal but I'll say this gently, if it comes on suddenly or is a lot, with high BP, dont brush it off. Mine was linked to BP. Keep your check ups regular and mention swelling to your gynac.
