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Swelling at 37 weeks, advice?

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Vicalam · 29/01/2021 19:56

Hi all,
Just looking for a bit of advice, I'm 37+3 and my right foot and ankle is quite swollen but left one seems fine. I know this can happen later in pregnancy and wouldn't have thought anything about it but a leaflet on advice from my MAC says to contact if theres any obvious swelling of face, hands or legs.
I'm struggling to be active now, getting tired easily so have been sitting a lot.
Are others out there experiencing the same?

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PFin · 29/01/2021 20:01

Me and my friend are both pregnant at the same time. Her 4 months ahead of me. She just had her baby but omg we had some laughs over the pictures of her ankles and feet that she sent me nearing her due date. I remember with mt first my feet where pretty bad too, had to go to shop in slides in mid feb come the end. All so normal. Mine got worse throughout the day from retaining so much water by night it was awful!

cautiouscovidity · 29/01/2021 21:01

Any pain in the swollen leg? Is it hot to touch? The fact that it's only in one leg would worry me a bit to be honest (unless you've been sat funny or something obvious). I'd seek medical advice for reassurance. Call your midwife or the hospital.

PFin · 29/01/2021 23:47

Never thought about it being strange on one side like above poster said. Maybe get advice incase its something to do.with bloody pressure or something.

PFin · 29/01/2021 23:47

Blood*

EskSmith · 30/01/2021 00:08

Please speak to your midwife and get your urine checked for protein asap.
Swelling can be normal for late pregnancy but can also be a sign of pre-eclampsia.

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