Claire
Unfortunately, swelling is a very natural and common part of pregnancy. The body produces approximately 50% more blood and body fluids to meet the needs of the developing baby and this often results in swollen hands, face, legs, ankles, and feet.
This isn’t happening just to torture us, however. This extra retention of fluid is needed to soften the body, which enables it to expand as the baby develops. Extra fluid also helps prepare the pelvic joints and tissues to open for delivery. The extra fluids account for approximately 25% of the weight women gain during pregnancy.
Remedies to swelling during pregnancy:
- Avoid standing for long periods.
- Minimize outdoor time when it is hot.
- Rest with your feet elevated.
- Wear comfortable shoes, avoiding high heels if possible.
- Wear supportive tights or stockings.
- Avoid clothes that are tight around your wrists or ankles.
- Rest or swim in a pool.
- Use cold compresses on swollen areas.
- Drink water, which helps flush the body and reduce water retention.
- Minimize sodium (salt) intake and avoid adding additional salt to meals.
Do you have any more tips that helped you deal with body swelling during pregnancy?
Let us know in our comments below.
Originally posted 2021-02-15 06:37:17.
And what about swelling hands not feet?
Me I had previous history of losing 2 babys due to pregnancy induced hypertension plz help me I want to convince
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Avoid salt in your food!
Swimming is such a great tip! I didn’t know that! ❤️
Well not all of them work. Even if I move around and go for walks, my feet start to feel puffy. I wear only flip flops and really comfortable shoes, my feet still swell. I drink lots of water and still nothing. My ankles are normal looking only in the morning but the moment my feet touch the ground, they start so swell.