What can i do to reduce the swelling in my feet?

I know swollen feet in pregnancy is normal but they'r really really bad and its spreading up my leg. Iv taken my midwife's advice and have rested with my feet up but it seems to be getting worse. Bathing them in cool water hasn't helped either. I look like the elephant woman lol

What can i do to reduce the swelling in my feet?
Like you said swollen feet and hands are normal in pregnancy but if it is excessive it could be pre eclampsia. your midwife will check ur urine for protein and check to make sure your blood pressure's not high as they are both signs. As are headache's and blurred vision. Try resting with your feet higher than your head, cutting out salt and wear loose shoes (or flip flops) and just generally relaxing. They'l go back to normal once you give birth tho x
Reply:Drink lots of water, minimize your salt intake (both to keep water retention down) and keep those legs propped up when resting. Don't forget to walk every 2-3 hours (minimum) to keep the fluid from pooling in your feet and to increase circulation. Good luck!!
Reply:I agree. Keep those puppies propped up. And also avoid excess salt! (sorry if you are craving anything salty) Also keep an eye on it and talk with your Dr. Yes, it is normal, however, it can also be serious so keep on top of it! (with my first pregnancy I couldn't even wear shoes because my feet were so huge *lol* but it goes away pretty quickly after delivery)
Reply:Propping them up, soaking in cool water and keeping yourself indoors and staying cool is the best things you could do. If it's not working for you, you may want to talk to a doctor could be a sign of Preeclampsia
Reply:well i would say hand stands but in your condition !!!!!!! elavate your legs and get someone to look after you !
Reply:go to the doctor tomorrow you may need to go into hospital. take some ibuprofen it is anti-inflamatory.
Reply:hi well wot you could do is to put your feet in some cool water for a long time then put some cream on your feet that sothes your feet and put some cunfortable shose on that mite work
Reply:RING THE MIDWIFE AGAIN AS THERE IS A CONDITION CALLED PRE ECLAMPSIA DONT BE ALARMED BUT THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND RESULT IN INDUCING LABOUR! ALLS THEYLL DO IS CHECK YA BLOOD PRESSURE AND YOUR URINE TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY PROTEIN PRESENT! THE ONLY OTHER ADVICE I CAN GIVE IS TO REST ALOT AND WHEN SITTING PUT YOUR FEET UP ABOVE YOUR HEARTS LEVEL! ALSO SLEEP ON YOUR LEFT SIDE GOOD LUCK!
Reply:First evaluate your salt intake. Salt and summer heat are often the culprits behind swollen feet (edema) during pregnancy.


Cut down on salt and drink extra liquids mainly water. Keep cool by sitting or laying down next to a a/c vent and put a fan facing you. Put your feet up .


One thing I did when I was pregnant during the summer or hot days was take a lukewarm/cold shower and then lay down in front of a fan. I did that up to 3x a day and was in heaven.