I had my son on Wednesday and then a tubal ligation on Thursday. I came home Friday afternoon and by evening time, my ankles and feet had swollen. Is this normal? The swelling seems worse than when I was pregnant and I'm having a hard time getting it to go away. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
2006-06-17 23:13:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I also had swelling in my ankles and feet after giving birth. Sandles were the only thing I could wear. It wasn't due to pre-eclampsia for me though. Your body has all that retained fluid still and it may take up to a week or two to go away. Even though it's not the most comfortable thing rest assured it will go away. One of the wonderful things attached to giving birth.
2006-06-18 15:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by Angel M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you have swelling before pregnancy? You could have lymphedema. I would suggest talking to your doctor about manual lymph drainage. That's a form of therapy for lymphedema but also used in different surgical settings and to get fluids out of the body such as with your ankles. You can read more about lymphedema at my website or email me with any questions.
2006-06-20 00:59:33 · answer #2 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you have pre-eclampsia? I had that and it seemed like it was 2 weeks after i had my son that the swelling went down in my legs, feet and face.
Good luck and congrats
2006-06-18 06:19:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be pre-eclampsia/eclampsia...it is rare, but sometimes you can have it up to 6 weeks after delivery! Please see your doctor to be safe!
Congrats and best wishes! :)
2006-06-18 06:21:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u may fall down
2006-06-18 06:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by dimage221 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋