Anybody have a good ideas how to relieve swollen feet?

Question

My wife is 32 week into her pregnancy, lately her feet been swollen
If anybody can give me some idea on how to relieve swolling feet, I've been masseging her every night already. I just want her to be more comfortable. Any idea would help.

Answer 1

1. Lower her salt intake (not a huge cause of the swelling, in pregnancy, like it is in heart disease, but will help a little...)
2. Drink plenty of water (8 glasses +)
3. Wear shoes that fit comfortably (foot size does change in pregnancy, shoes need to be wider and easily expand or not be enclosed, but must also support her, for safety's sake to prevent falls. Balance is thrown off as mom grows.)
4. Support hose can help a little if she stands on her feet at work.
5. See if she can talk with boss to relieve standing or take 5 minute breaks at work. Often the obstetrician will write a request to the employer for her.
6. On these work breaks, and at home, keep the feet propped up. When she is lying in bed, help her to prop them on pillows so that her feet are higher than her heart.
7. Be careful with that massage, gentle only! No causing blood clots to break away and become health hazards, please.
8. Staying out of the heat will help some also. Don't go trekking around town on a shopping spree or to watch the fireworks on the 4th, in the heat. (the 4th of July is a lousy time for pregnant women to be out, they always feel worse later.)
9. Try all these, but nothing will probably relieve feet swelling in the 32 wk and + pregnant lady completely. It comes with the territory, sorry to say.
10. You sound like a very caring and thoughtful husband--congratulations and happy pregnancy to the both of you!

Answer 2

She needs to drink more water, but mostly, she should have her feet up on a cushion or foot stool whatever works to accomplish rasing your feet. This is so common with pregnancy, especially in the late stages.
If the problem were caused by toximia, your dr. would most likely have already told her.
Perhaps it will help for her to not be on her feet as much right now. It's almost time to deliver, anyway, and she'll be nunning around enough after the baby is born.
You are a sweet man, and she is forunate to have you.
Make sure to keep being so available after the baby is born, becasue while she is carrying the baby, it's easy. When the baby is out of the womb, it is more demanding and needy of your attention, and it's tough to carry the load by herself. If you can continue to help her and be there for her, you'll be less likely to lose her from post partum results.
It is so tough, but it does get better. I never thought I would make it through the baby yeatrs, especially because my husband worked 2 jobs to support us.

Answer 3

I would soak them in cold water with a mentholated type mixture, similar to sea salts but it is kind of like a sand texture that you put in the water, you can usually get something at the store that is for foot therapy, that will bring the swelling down, also those foot massage things that you can buy at Sears or wherever, you put water in them and they massage and soothe feet. It feels great!! Good luck and congrats on the baby, hope all is well!

Answer 4

OK I do know this:

Massage is good but what do you use? My guess is oil. This is nice for the feel but not for the swelling. Wash it of after with water and soap.

Try coolinggell (waterlesssoap) after you finished rubbing. Better not use it for massages. You could even blow softly. (Don't overdo it. It can get really cold that way) She will really like this after the first time.

Be sure the legs are bent and the legs are supported all the way. No part should be 'floating'. Keep her that way for as long as it is comfortable for her. ;-)

Neck-rub, buttermilk are two things that also do miracles.

Answer 5

Oh my gosh - you are sweet... My husband wouldn't have notice if my feet had fallen off (except for the fact that he may not have had clean laundry)!

But, from experience - get some of those gel freezer ice packs (they are ice packs that are actually filled with gel, so they stay squishy) - You can get them from your local pharmacy (although I actually think I got mine from my chiropractor). Have her sit down at night in a comfortable position - then elevate her feet above her heart and place these gel packs on them (some of them come w/ their own cloth case around them, but if they don't, lay a wash cloth on her feet before putting the ice packs directly on the skin)

Answer 6

Swollen feet are very common at this stage of pregnancy.
Have her rest with feet up! maybe soak in cool water for a few minutes.

Answer 7

She is retaining water and the heat isn't helping so limit salt intake, she should stay off them, try to raise them above her heart, so when lying down have her feet up on pillows or when sitting up on a stool, soak them in cool water and your nightly massages are a MUST until the birth of the baby! :) Actually, just to be safe, probably after the baby comes too, for a little while anyway.

Answer 8

I used to soak mine in, as cold as I could stand it, water, then lay down ,and put them up. The hotter it is the more they will swell, so try to keep her as cool as possible. Wearing support hose is helpful too. She should be drinking 8-10 8oz. glasses of water a day.
If her hands or face become puffy, or swelling in feet lasts for more than 24 hours, and is accompanied by rapid weight gain, high blood pressure, she should see her doctor to rule out pre-ecclampsia (not trying to scare you, but just want you to be aware). I hope this helps. Good luck, and congrats on your baby! Good for you for taking such good care of your wife!!

Answer 9

oh dude i have the same problem im nearly 37 weeks and my feet are fricken HUGE!!! salt intake isn't always the problem because i don't eat much salt at all but i still have a problem with sollowen feet. i just lay down with a couple of pillows under my feet and don't wear shoes or socks and also drink plently of water.

Answer 10

whe she is sitting have her feet raised up, or have he lie on her back in bed and raise her legs by putting pillows under her legs, this should help with the pushing the fulids back and relieve some of the pressure, talk to her ob doctor if there is any thing else that she can do