My ankles are starting to swell, is this normal?! I'm 28w5d?!

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Yup. Water retention. It's normal.

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Are you drinking a gallon of water a day? Have you reduced salt intake? Are you eating processed foods? There are things you can do to reduce swelling.

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Yelp but mines is worse than yours. I was told by my doctor as long as you don't develop high blood.pressure or headaches it's common. Set to get induce July 1st and it can't come fast enough.

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It's common but I would bring it up at your next appointment. I started swelling at 22 weeks!

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As long as your blood pressure is normal, it's nothing to worry about. I was so swollen during my last trimester, barely any of my shoes fit 😞 Just keep an eye on your blood pressure and if it is abnormally high call your doctor!

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Could be water retention which is most likely, but if your hands and face start to swell as well, those are signs of preeclampsia, so just keep an eye on those two!

My ankles are starting to swell, is this normal?! I'm 28w5d?!

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