I'm noticing as my pregnancy goes along that by the end of the day my ankles are pretty swollen. I was on my feet most of last night and when I sat down they were the biggest I'd ever seen them, and usually my right ankle is much better than my left. Just wondering if anyone else is in the same boat :)
2007-03-27 03:37:16 · 11 answers · asked by FirefighterWife 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Guess I should mention that when I go to bed at night and wake up in the morning my ankles return to their normal size
2007-03-27 03:42:48 · update #1
That's normal. I had the same thing happen. It's a combination of water retention and the baby sitting on some major nerves. (See? He or she is getting on your nerves already!!! lol)
Seriously, though... It's normal. And depending on what side the baby is mostly on, which I'm guessing is on your right, that side will get bigger because of the pressure. Try drinking more water and cut down on your salt and grease, if you didn't already. That could help a lot.
It's only going to get worse as you get bigger and so does he.
2007-03-27 03:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by Christy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a pretty common sort of thing in pregnancy. One of the things that helps a bit is to drink more water. Granted, you'll also go to the bathroom more, but your ankles will be a lot less swollen at the end of the day. Also stay away from salt as much as possible, as well as carbonated drinks, as they contain sodium, and that causes water retention.
2007-03-27 10:46:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I bloated big time..My face,legs,ankles and feet did. You got to watch what u eat its got a lot to do with sodium intake and sometimes it could be other things. Take it easy on ur feet dont stand too long at once and when they get swollen prop ur feet up for a while. Talk to ur OB bout it too thats something u really need to let him know bout.
2007-03-27 10:42:40 · answer #3 · answered by NickyNawlins 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ohhhhhhh yes....I'm 31 weeks and I have major cankles (calf merged with ankle). My feet and ankles are so gross and swollen!!! Sometimes I can't wear shoes or socks because they get so bad!
I think it's pretty normal and just another unpleasant symptom of pregnancy.
2007-03-27 10:54:11 · answer #4 · answered by LittleRoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes That happened with both of my pregnancies. Try to keep off your feet more. Or when you can sit and prop your feet up. You should also tell your Dr about this. Sweeling of the ankels is a sign of diabetes.
2007-03-27 10:46:31 · answer #5 · answered by princess2423 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that when I was pregnant... it's common for pregnant women to have swollen feet/ankles. I'm a massage therapist so I see a lot of this in my practice.
2007-03-27 10:41:16 · answer #6 · answered by b_mayoh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was pregnant I had "cankles" you know, the ankle is the same as my calf. Try to drink lots of water, and sit with your feet up as much as possible.
2007-03-27 10:42:23 · answer #7 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal. It's swelling and water weight. There is so much pressure on your spine, and your circulation is not as good. Plus you really need to keep your feet propped up good. That's what my doctor told me.
2007-03-27 10:44:04 · answer #8 · answered by Q~T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the last week i was preg wiht my daughter omg my ankles got ten times the size they normally are. it was so horrible and tight i was scared i would cut cerculation off of them and went to the ER. its perfectly normal, stay off your feet as much as you can and keep them propped up
2007-03-27 10:41:04 · answer #9 · answered by cudybug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happens to me too...my feet and ankles are HUGE. I hate it, I am retaining alot of water EVERYWHERE
2007-03-27 11:20:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋