One leg more swollen than the other...39 weeks

smstory

I will be 39 weeks on Wednesday & my right leg, foot, & ankle is substantially more swollen than my left which is also somewhat swollen. It doesn't hurt and is not red or anything. Does this seem normal? I see my doctor for my weekly appt on Thursday. Is there any reason to call them about it before then?

Goocran17

I've been told this is completely normal and is due to the baby favoring one side and restricting blood flow more on that side than the other side. I wouldn't worry, just bring it up at your next appointment.

Ceridwen77

Your concern would be a blood clot, which is nothing to mess with. But you'd have redness and pain in addition to the swelling. If you're concerned call your doctor. 

almostpriceless

What @Ceridwen77 said. This actually happened to me during my 2nd pregnancy. It ended up being because of the way baby was laying.

micmash

I'm also 39 weeks tomorrow and my right foot is slightly more puffy than my left. This also happened during my last pregnancy. I would mention at your next appt but i imagine they will tell you unless there's pain and redness it's totally normal.