i am 12 weeks pregnent with my second and i have started to swell up(my anckles and hands).I had preclamsia with my first and i am now starting to get scared because of the swelling or is this normal
2006-10-09 09:49:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
By definition, it can't be preeclampsia yet, because preeclampsia happens only after the 20th week of pregnancy.
(Yes, we all know someone who experienced all the symptoms of preeclampsia earlier than that, but 20 weeks is the medical cutoff for onset.)
A little swelling is normal.
Do you have pitting edema, where you push on your ankle and the mark stays?
Definitely put a call in to your OB. They should know that you're experiencing some swelling so they can watch you carefully. And they will be able to advise you, too, on what your prognosis is and what you can expect from here on out.
I had preeclampsia twice, too. And if I have another child, it will be considered a high-risk pregnancy from the very beginning, with visits to a hematologist and perinatologist as well as my OB.
Visit www.preeclampsia.org. I don't know how I would have made it through my pregnancies without the great people on their bulletin board....
2006-10-09 10:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a little swelling is normal. Most women retain water much more when pregnant. However, if you have a history of pre eclampsia, I would check with your physican. Have your blood pressure regularly check, not just at your monthly check ups. Drink lots of water. I know it sounds stupid, but the more water you drink, the less you will swell. Call your doctor since you have a history, though. They are the only ones that can put your mind at ease. Remind them too .... Doctors aren't superhero's and don't always remember previousu pregnancies.
2006-10-09 16:53:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mom of 2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your OB and let them know that you are experiencing swelling, you might just have preclamsia this time too.
2006-10-09 16:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to go to A&E or call your maternity department. It's better to be safe than sorry.
I hope that everything is okay for you.
Best wishes,
â¥Pamelaâ¥
2006-10-09 16:52:58 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok. . . the swelling could be normal, but it could also mean your baby is not reciving enough oxygen. i suggest you go see a doctor fast.
2006-10-09 16:52:48 · answer #5 · answered by sugarbabydoll 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
somewhat but dont eat salt and dont drink caffinated drinks soak your feet and lay on your right side as often as possible call your doctor if you think its serious
2006-10-09 16:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by inluv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you had it with your first it is a possibility with your second. your best bet would be to call or visit you Dr with your concerns.
2006-10-09 16:52:01 · answer #7 · answered by blue_eyed_brat78 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor. It could be preclempsia again.
2006-10-09 16:51:27 · answer #8 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋