2nd Trimester
Really Swollen Feet?
Hi... I'm just about 25 weeks, and my feet and ankles are SUPER swollen.
My doctor told me it could be water retention, salt, standing on my feet all day or a combination of all. I'm a Kindergarten teacher, so I'm pretty much standing all day. I haven't really been eating too much salt, but my feet the past couple days have really gotten swollen.
I know the solutions people give are usually just drink more water and elevate your feet. I guess my question is, is anyone else having this problem SO early!? I always thought this happened later. I feel so awkward with such big feet. 
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Re: Really Swollen Feet?
you have to elevate your feet above your heart/head. anything else is just a waste of time.
I taught during pregnancy1 and you will try to have to force yourself to stop walking around as much. Also, sodas can make you swell.....the carbonation and the caffeine.
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I'm having a lot of swelling as well at about 25 weeks. I'm a barista and a teacher, so I'm constantly on my feet. I find that anytime I can elevate my feet it seems to help. I also pretty much live in my recliner when I'm home. I recently have ordered some compression socks because I've heard they can help, so we'll see what happens when they come in.
I don't necessarily think it is "SO early" as you might think -- it seems a lot of people have been asking if swelling is supposed to start by weeks 21-25 lately.
If you are swelling then it is something to watch for, but don't really worry about it being "normal" or not -- you either are or not and have to deal with it as it comes.