18 Weeks Pregnant, swelling in right leg

aarth0203 · Aug 16, 2014

Dear Friends,

I am pregnant after some long struggles. Touch wood things are going fine so far. My anamoly scan is scheduled next week. Today I suddenly noticed swelling in my right feet, I know its common in pregnancy, but is 18 weeks not too early for this? My water in take is good and I am walking 30 minutes everyday. So for other tests are good, I am meeting my doctor next week. Any inputs from you experienced ladies is appreciated.

Priya4oct · Aug 16, 2014

I am 15 week and have swelling. But for me reason is I work so sit long hours in witout any break

aarth0203 · Aug 16, 2014

Thanks Priya. I do sit at work, so far I didn't experience any swelling. My weight gain is just 1.5 kgs so far, I am worried as I have heard swelling starts in 3rd trimester, but why in 18th week for me.

Priya4oct · Aug 17, 2014

It depends on individual..this is my 2nd pregnancy and even with my 1st kid,I had swelling during second trimester (don't remeber week but it was in 5 or 6th month).

That time my dr suggested to dip feet in warm water (mix little salt) for 30 min before going to bed. This worked me last time . This time i didn't try just because of laziness and my DD

soumya234 · Aug 17, 2014

I am not sure which trimester swelling happens. But I read somewhere that rotating each foot clockwise & anti-clockwise (8-10 times in each direction)helps reduce swelling. I have done that and could see the difference though it is a temporary relief. See if it works.

aarth0203 · Aug 17, 2014

I tried keeping my legs elevated while sleeping last night, that has brought relief. Also I have further increased my water intake, and cut my salt in take to half. I used to take 2 biscuits along with my tea, stopped that too now. I am hoping this will help me keep sweeping under control .

MadhaviUP · Aug 18, 2014

As aarth0203 Suggested you can keep ur legs on pillow while sleeping and sit in vajrasana for 5 mins. These will help in reducing swelling. And regarding 3rd trimester swelling it depends on person to person.And also if you are sitting in wrong positions can also led to swelling.