Swollen feet during pregnancy
Swollen feet and ankles may not be sexy, but it’s what most pregnant women are wearing in any given season. Do your legs look like tree trunks? During your third trimester, swollen feet and ankles may not be sexy, but it’s what most pregnant women are wearing in any given season (especially in summer). To reduce that puffy look — which gets puffier when you’re overheated, or when you’ve been sitting or standing for a long time — try to take a five-minute walk around your house or office at least once an hour. (A quick dance works, too, and may take your mind off your fat feet, so crank up the tunes, Mama!) When it’s time to put your feet up, really put them up (as in, elevate them as much as you can when you’re sitting down — even at the office). Drinking plenty of water will also, paradoxically, ease the fluid retention — but if it seems excessive or suddenly gets worse, check with your practitioner.
Courtesy: http://www.whattoexpect.com
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