Swelling

[SAHF]

Just looking for some advice really!

As I work from home and don't spend much time on my feet, I've managed most of my pregnancy without much swelling. The past week though my feet have been swelling every day regardless of what I'm doing, and today my fingers have joined them! My skin also really itches on my feet and fingers, where the swelling is - which I presume is because my skin is being stretched by the swelling.

Is this normal?!

I know we have to look for signs of pre-eclampsia, but I don't have any of the other symptoms associated with it, so I don't think it's that at all. I have a midwife appointment this afternoon so I will mention it to her then, but the itching and soreness is making me a bit paranoid!

 

[Lols82]

I discussed swelling with my consultant as like you I worry about preeclampsia. I have slight swelling on my feet and hands, they told me swelling is normal as long as it's not a significant amount, not to worry.

 

[SAHF]

I discussed swelling with my consultant as like you I worry about preeclampsia. I have slight swelling on my feet and hands, they told me swelling is normal as long as it's not a significant amount, not to worry.

My midwife said the same today! Looks like normal swelling to her, although I'll keep an eye on it and let her know if other symptoms arise.

 

[kellylou]

I had awful swelling in my first pregnancy, I had a desk job so was not moving much, haven't really suffered much this time around but I did end up in A&E as I was in pain, wasn't anything to worry about. If you are concerned go and get checked out to be on the safe side.

 

[kaz1983]

I ended up in maternity unit yesterday with what didnt look like too bad swelling to me but they said it was an monitored bp which was sky high an they took bloods for pre eclampsia as i also had 4+ protein in my urine

Ive bn up and about for 4hrs an feet have swelled again after having them up all day so not looking promising for going bak to work as i have a desk job xx

 

[SAHF]

I ended up in maternity unit yesterday with what didnt look like too bad swelling to me but they said it was an monitored bp which was sky high an they took bloods for pre eclampsia as i also had 4+ protein in my urine

Ive bn up and about for 4hrs an feet have swelled again after having them up all day so not looking promising for going bak to work as i have a desk job xx

This seems to be the main cause of my swelling, work! It's mainly my feet and it's always after work that I notice how huge my feet are and how sore they can be. But if I'm not working, they're only a little bit swollen. Thankfully between now and my leave starting on January 3rd, I only have one full day left - the rest is half days or just odd shifts here and there.

 

[kaz1983]

I ended up in maternity unit yesterday with what didnt look like too bad swelling to me but they said it was an monitored bp which was sky high an they took bloods for pre eclampsia as i also had 4+ protein in my urine

Ive bn up and about for 4hrs an feet have swelled again after having them up all day so not looking promising for going bak to work as i have a desk job xx

This seems to be the main cause of my swelling, work! It's mainly my feet and it's always after work that I notice how huge my feet are and how sore they can be. But if I'm not working, they're only a little bit swollen. Thankfully between now and my leave starting on January 3rd, I only have one full day left - the rest is half days or just odd shifts here and there.

Yeh defo work is cause of mine im finishing 8th jan so inly had days left to work i really wana go back on monday will just nd to put feet up at coffee zn lunch to try an keep thfm down tho if i nd to b off now i will as health comes first but ive not said bye to everyone and as i feel ok as such tho im tired i reakin i cud manage to work my remaining 8 days im all packed ready to go so if nds b i can go at drop of a gat xx