Pregnancy And Baby Care Post Pregnancy Post Pregnancy Edema

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... or have pain in your legs or severe headaches, then speak with your doctor to check if this is a sign of high blood pressure.

If you notice that the swelling is in one ankle or leg and you have severe pain, then call the doctor immediately as it could be a symptom of a blood clot or deep vein thrombosis.

Signs of Edema Post Pregnancy

Some of the signs of edema include swelling of fingers and feet. Your rings might get stuck and shows might feel tight. The body also looks bloated because of the fluids retained during pregnancy. Accumulation of excess water that causes swelling is known as edema. You can notice the swelling in the legs, feet, and ankles, and of course your rings will feel tighter. Edema happens most frequently during warm weather, late in the day or if you’ve been sitting or standing for a very long time. Generally, swelling reduces if you lie down for a few hours or after a good night’s sleep.

Prevent Edema Post Pregnancy

These tips can be useful for women who have just delivered or are pregnant.

• Prop your feet on a stool, chair or ottoman, when you are sitting down.
• You must wear loose-fitting footwear or try wearing slippers or flip-flops.
• Do not wear knee-high stockings that can be tight around the calves.
• Do not cross your legs when you are sitting.
• You can wear support pantyhose. Wear these before you begin your morning chores – the swelling is less early in the morning. You can also wear compression stockings.
• You must drink a lot of water through the day. While you may feel that water just accumulates around your body causing edema, drinking enough water will flush out the toxins
• Reduce your intake of salt as salt can cause water retention in the body. Several food products already contain enough salt. So, you can minimize the salt your use in cooking or in your food. Use herbs and fresh vegetables to prepare tasty meals.