How much swelling is too much? I am currently 37 weeks and the swelling in my feet especially my left has gotten pretty significant! They are so swollen it hurts to bend them to walk. When should I be concerned

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I’m a nurse and I believe those are pretty swollen.... 
Did you let your Dr know? Soak in cold water and elevate... ?

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Did it come on suddenly? How has your blood pressure been?

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My doctor saw these bad boys and checked for a blood clot then blood pressure and said she was lying on my left side and there wasn’t much she could do... I think it’s pretty typical this late in the game

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Mine were just like that for 3 days but finally went down

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with my first child my feet would swell so bad i could press my fingers and leave intentions, i went to the hospital 3 times for this towards the end of my pregnancy because i was so worried and they always said i was fine. but do not hesitate to take your booty up to the hospital if you feel it’s not okay!! i was very low active my entire pregnancy with her so when this happened i would try to stretch the best i can. put my foot in my lap and massage with lotion. ice packs!!! and elevation.

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The circumstances matter more than the swelling itself, I think. Sudden swelling, swelling that is painful, swelling accompanied by high BP etc. Makes it hard for us to help, best to tell your doctor!

How much swelling is too much? I am currently 37 weeks and the swelling in my feet especially my left has gotten pretty significant! They are so swollen it hurts to bend them to walk. When should I be concerned

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