Swelling

gmarie0914

**32 weeks with Twins**

This may tmi, but I need some advice. My labia is EXTREMELY swollen. It's so puffy that I can't walk or sit without feeling it. I've been icing it but the swelling isn't going away..?
I have also been diagnosed with preeclampsia but the doctors aren't delivering because it's too early for the twins. What should I do?

jessib10

Call your doctor? From what I understand it's normal to be swollen.. And esp so if you have preeclampsia. But your doctor would probably have the best advice for how to proceed.

Avion22

Do you possibly have varicose veins?  Maybe try some witch hazel pads (like Tucks or Prep H wipes) and see if that helps at all.

theseaword

I had that my first pregnancy. It was normal, caused by the pressure of the baby's head. My condolences. Your dr may have some ideas.

gmarie0914

I'm actually on bed rest in the hospital. The nurses keep giving me ice packs but the swelling won't completely go away
It's so frustrating & upsetting. I'm slowly losing my mind because of it.

kknoll59

I am pregnant with my second little one and never experienced it with my first but it's been horrible this go round. Was so swollen I could barely pee and it just was so awkward and uncomfortable (not to mention terrifying thinking about the aftermath of labor). Dr confirmed they were vericose veins and after a while I could actually feel them (tmi). I got some witch hazel pads and suddenly they went away. I attribute this more to the baby moving, even ever so slightly and taking pressure off a direct pressure spot. I have no idea but all I can tell you is there is hope...or maybe it ws just the witch hazel pads. I'm 39 weeks now. One dr also suggested using a non perfumes/gentle soap as well as getting fitted for a belt to help carry some of the weight (can't remember the name)...might be worth it if you still have several weeks to go.