How swollen is too swollen?

Question

I know swelling in the feet and hands is normal for 3rd tri, but it’s also a sign of pre-eclampsia. How do I know when it’s beyond normal and I should ask the doctor about it? 
Check out the lines on my feet from my new sandals I bought trying to solve the fact that none of my shoes fit! 😅

Answer

I would be worried if it was accompanied by a headache, blurry/spotty vision, or really if you just felt off at all. Never hurts to call tho!

Answer

My first pregnancy I had normal swelling for a summer pregnancy, and then one day my feet were WAY bigger than they had been. Like shockingly large. I check my blood pressure at home and it had gone up too so I went in to the hospital and they checked for protein and determined I had preeclampsia. Had the babies 6 hours later. 
For me it was the sudden change that made me check my bp.

Answer

My midwife said if swelling comes on suddenly then it’s worth getting blood pressure checked and urine proteins looked at.

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