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Swelling? Posted: 07-19-06 08:35am


Is swelling in the feet and hands something to worry about? I don't have high blood pressure or anything because that's been perfect throughout my pregnancy. Should I be worried or am I overreacting?

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Posted: 07-21-06 15:47pm


My swellings got even worse, it looks like ive got no ankles! Please any comments will help

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Posted: 07-21-06 16:04pm


Feet up and water. It is the heat.

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Posted: 07-21-06 16:07pm


Yeah ive been doing that because thats what my dad said, I must've washed them about three times today and theyre still up lol getting rather uncomfortable. Should I go to the doctors because im worried its not normal

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Posted: 07-21-06 17:14pm


Swelling in late pregnancy is normal. There is nothing to worry about unless you have high blood pressure. I felt the same way at the end of my pregnancy...No ankles!

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Posted: 07-21-06 17:17pm


They are called 'c'ankles. Where your calves are supposed to give way to a graceful bend in your ankle, but they don't due to swelling. Thus they are cankles. 150% normal. Doctor will tell you the same thing, drink a lot of water, put your feet up and don't eat salty food.

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Posted: 07-21-06 18:02pm


Ok thankyou for reassuring me...Does the swelling go away after giving birth?

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Posted: 07-23-06 20:49pm


If you push on the swollen areas with a finger and it leaves a dent, ring your doctor as it a sign of pre- eclasp (i have no idea how to spell it - I hope you know what I mean) other than than yeah its normal and it does go away after you give birth - mind you in saying that I had huge!! Feet and ankles for weeks afterwards as I spent most of my 12hr labour walking around :-)

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Posted: 07-24-06 10:29am


Thanks, yeah I know what your talking about. But the midwife doesnt seem concerned as the swelling is only in my feet and my blood pressure is perfect. Fingers crossed it will go down

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