Water retention already?

Question

I'm 27w3d and I've already got swollen, puffy ankles by the end of the day! Anyone else? I didn't expect this until I was at least 30w+!

Answer

Drink more water than you think. If you think it is enough, it's not.

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I'm in the UK and have got a midwife appointment on Thursday. It's subsided a little since I posted. I think it's linked to water retention cos I've got it in my hands as well. I did have some extra tests a few weeks ago as they thought they saw some signs of pre eclampsia. I reckon I probably will get it near the end! Thank you for replying.

Answer

Its not water that makes your ankles swell it's blood pooling in your ankles. I went to the OB because of the same issue. She prescribed me compression socks. I would call your OB and see what they would like you to do. These were my ankles.

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Any chance of pre eclampsia? You should probably let your ob know

Water retention already?

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