Solutions To Coping With Swollen Ankles And Feet During Pregnancy

Coping With Swollen Ankles And Feet During Pregnancy. There are numerous exciting things to consider when you are pregnant.  There are also, unfortunately, many aspects of pregnancy which we hope we do not develop, and if we do we try to forget about as soon as possible.Swollen ankles and feet are not the image that nearly all of us have when we first discover we are pregnant. We think of ourselves looking good and feeling confident. 

When To Be Concerned About Swollen Ankles And Feet. There's a condition, during pregnancy, called pre-eclampsia.This happens during the last trimester and symptoms are monitored and looked for at every check-up during the danger period.One of the obvious symptoms is swollen ankles and feet, nonetheless, it is quite possible to have swollen ankles and feet without developing pre-eclampsia.  If you have any concerns you should immediately book an appointment with your doctor or midwife, but do not panic.

Dealing With Swollen Ankles And Feet. During pregnancy, the circulation system of the mother is unified with her unborn baby.  This puts huge pressure on the whole of a woman’s body.This increases circulation and the added weight being carried can cause feet to become uncomfortable and to swell up.It's a good idea to go shoe shopping during the first trimester of pregnancy and to look for some wide, comfortable flat shoes.Try to find shoes which are a bit fun as you might be wearing them throughout the pregnancy and as you find other items of clothing starting to get too small, or uncomfortable it is nice to be able to put on comfortable shoes which will make you feel better.Remember that if you opt for shoes with a strap that the strap needs to be adjustable and should not be too near the ankle as this may get uncomfortable during the later stages of pregnancy.

What To Do With Swollen Up Ankles And Feet. There's one great piece of advice – rest.  If you touch your feet they may feel hot.  This is where the pain pads come into their own.It would be nice to think that you could get a foot massage every time you sat and put your feet up, but that is unfortunately not always doable.Equally rubbing your own feet during pregnancy gets really challenging as your bump gets bigger.Heat and water massagers are not great for hot feet – they just seem to make you feel additional discomfit.  So the solution is these little pain pads which you pop in the fridge.  They are great, you can either put your feet on top of them or cool your soles or you can place them under, or on top, of your ankles.  This creates a lovely cooling effect which will quickly become a nightly ritual.If you are in a hot climate, or planning to visit hot climes during pregnancy, then these are important packing as they will help to keep you comfortable.They can also be used to relieve the itch of mosquito bites, which is useful as antihistamines is not recommended for pregnant or breast feeding women any more.