What can my pregnant wife do to make her swollen feet/ankles feel better?

Answer 1

try these tips!


Because gravity plays a big role in swelling, elevate your feet at least three to four times a day. When lying on a sofa or in bed, prop your feet up on pillows; when sitting in a chair, place your feet on a footstool. (This also helps prevent back pain.) Here are some more tips:

•Don't sit for long periods of time. Make it a point to get up and walk for a few minutes of every hour.
•Wear full-length support stockings as often as possible, and avoid socks with tight bands around the calf or ankle.
•Exercise helps. Water aerobics are ideal because the "hydrostatic" pressure helps distribute fluids that have pooled in your feet.
•Ask your partner, if you have one, to give you a foot massage. It will increase circulation and help disperse the edema.
•Increase your fluid intake. It seems counterintuitive, but the more water you drink, the less swelling and water retention you'll experience.
•Don't squeeze your feet into ill-fitting shoes.

Answer 2

First, help her as much around the house so she can stay off her feet! Get her a pan or a bucket to soak her feet in...put in lukewarm water and some chamomille or lavender, whatever her favourite scent is (it will be more relaxing that way). Let her soak them for awhile, and then have her elevate them. If you can, massage the swollen areas to get rid of the edema (swelling). You can do it as often as you have time. It will probably be the best thing for her.

Answer 3

Have her elevate her feet as much as possible and above her heart. also, tell her not to cross her legs or ankles, that can keep the edema in the legs and feet because your're closing off the vessels needed to circulate. Watch salt intake.

Answer 4

If she is on her feet alot, she should try and sit more frequently during the day and elevate her legs for 10-15 mintues each time. This will help with the blood flow to her legs and feet. Also it will help with the swelling. Wearing support stockings (aka ted hose)will also help with the circulation down there and help prevent the swelling.

A good foot and leg massage each night won't hurt either!

Congrats, HTH!!!

Answer 5

That is a good question....I have three children and I had the same problem. Keep her feet elevated as much as possible, soak them in warm epsom salt water, and try to massage them gently when ever you can. If your wife's hands get swollen alot too, try massaging them too, and keep her relaxed. She should stay off from her feet as much as possible though. If your wife eats alot of salt, try to get her to slack off from that too. Eat alot of fresh veggies and fruit. NO STRESS ALLOWED.

Answer 6

Get her to a doctor because drastic swelling and weight gain can be a cause of Gestational diabetes or high blood pressure. No salt or refined sugar. All the foot rubs in the world wont help. Also no soda pops and it is boring but you both owe to to the health of your baby. And small walks help. Congrats to you both and you Dad for caring

Answer 7

Elevate and message the feet; have her get plenty of bed rest. Also, keep an eye on her blood pressure. It's not good to have too much swelling. If her OB/GYN is not aware of the swelling, I would make him/her aware of it at once.

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Answer 8

If she elevates them above the level of her heart (lay down and put them up on pillows, with knees bent and supported by another pillow) the swelling will decrease. I hope she feel better soon. It is very thoughtful of you to post this question for her.

Answer 9

No more salt,keep them up at all times you will have to do everything for her,which i'm sure you don't mind,massage them for her and keep a hot compress on them,it's time for her to get some bed rest.That's it just enjoy the pregnacy.Congrats and God Bless daddy.

Answer 10

Well, I think that you should take a warm towel and wrap it around her ankles/feet, play soothing music and give her a massage. It is said if you relax it reduces swelling.