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Swelling of Feet After Delivery
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I had my baby 2 days ago and my feet are so swollen I don't know what to do about it. They weren't that swollen before delivery.What should I do about the swelling?
Rapid Weight Gain
QUESTION
Dear Midwife, I am now 17 weeks pregnant and have gained a total of 20-25 lbs. I am 5'2 and my starting weight was 116 lbs. This is my 5th pregnancy and I have never gained this amount of weight before. I also cannot see where I have gained this weight. You would not even know that I am pregnant unless I have told you or you sit and stare at my small poked out belly. I have widened in the hip area and my appetie is out of control. I could eat all day, but I stop myself. I have taken my AFP test and it came back normal, therefore I assume it cannot be twins.Swelling at 20 Weeks?
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I just had a check-up earlier this week. I am 20 weeks, and this will be my first to term pregnancy (I hope!). Everything seems to be going well with the pregnancy, but I am concerned with something.Swelling Hands and Feet?
QUESTION
Dear Doula,
I've been experiencing swelling in my feet and hands for the last couple of days. I am 37-weeks pregnant and I can't seem to get any relief. I have stopped my salt intake and have been drinking plenty of water as suggested by my doctor and I'm still experiencing swelling. What should I do now?Yummy Treats for Swollen Feet
Pregnancy isn't only a time for treats for two, it's also a time to treat poor, swollen feet. Here are some of the best, homemade foot soaks that will sooth away those third trimester blues.
Dealing With Swollen Hands and Feet
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I need your advise, Please? I am currently 25 weeks into my pregnancy with my second child. I am experiencing alot of swelling in my feet and hands. My right hand and fingers are numb at times as well as at times, it hurts for me to walk on my feet. My doctor tells me to put up my feet, drink plenty of fluids, but it seems like it is not helping. At night when I try to sleep, I can't lay on my back, it is hard for me to breathe and if I lay on either of my sides, my arms go numb.Any suggestions of what I should do?
Coping with the Pain (Perineum Swelling, Episiotomies, & Tears)
Following the vaginal birth of your baby, you are probably in awe of that precious little one. After months of feeling as if you were sporting a monster truck tire on your belly -- that deflated stomach doesn't seem that bad. Tired, maybe even exhausted after the birthing experience, you still feel euphoric.
Physical Facts and Comfort Measures, Birth to 6 Weeks
The first 6 weeks following your delivery is still part of the childbearing cycle. Called the postpartum period, it brings many changes as your body adjusts to a non-pregnant state.
When to Call Your Midwife or Doctor, 37-40 weeks
Contact your provider if you notice any of the following warning signs
Comfort Measures, 25 - 28 Weeks
During the last few months of pregnancy, earlier discomforts may become more noticeable or new ones may occur. This information may help you to be more comfortable, and sometimes safer, during this final phase of your pregnancy.
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are a common occurrence of pregnancy, usually more noticeable in the third trimester, and they tend to become more pronounced with each pregnancy. You are more likely to develop varicose veins if other members of your family had them during their pregnancies.
Swelling of Feet After Delivery
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I had my baby 2 days ago and my feet are so swollen I don't know what to do about it. They weren't that swollen before delivery.What should I do about the swelling?
Swelling Hands and Feet?
QUESTION
Dear Doula,
I've been experiencing swelling in my feet and hands for the last couple of days. I am 37-weeks pregnant and I can't seem to get any relief. I have stopped my salt intake and have been drinking plenty of water as suggested by my doctor and I'm still experiencing swelling. What should I do now?Yummy Treats for Swollen Feet
Pregnancy isn't only a time for treats for two, it's also a time to treat poor, swollen feet. Here are some of the best, homemade foot soaks that will sooth away those third trimester blues.
Dealing With Swollen Hands and Feet
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I need your advise, Please? I am currently 25 weeks into my pregnancy with my second child. I am experiencing alot of swelling in my feet and hands. My right hand and fingers are numb at times as well as at times, it hurts for me to walk on my feet. My doctor tells me to put up my feet, drink plenty of fluids, but it seems like it is not helping. At night when I try to sleep, I can't lay on my back, it is hard for me to breathe and if I lay on either of my sides, my arms go numb.Any suggestions of what I should do?
Discomforts of Pregnancy: Swelling
During pregnancy, the body produces approximately 50% more blood and body fluids to meet the needs of the developing baby. Swelling is a normal part of pregnancy that is caused by this additional blood and fluids.
What is an Episiotomy? Find out!
An Episiotomy is a surgical incision in the perineum (the area of skin between the vagina and the anus). It is the equivalent to a 2nd degree tear. Episiotomies are said to speed up the birth by up to 20 minutes.
When to Call Your Midwife/Doctor, 29 - 32 Weeks
Contact your provider if you notice any of the following warning signs:
- Pain or burning during urination, or a decrease in the amount of urine
- Unrelieved vomiting
- Unrelieved diarrhea or constipation
- Chills or fever
- Soreness or redness in one or both legs
- Marked swelling or puffiness of the feet, hands, or face (edema), or sudden weight gain
- Severe or constant headache
- Visual disturbances such as blurred vision, spots before the eyes, and flashes of light
- Dizziness or mental confusion
Physical Facts and Comfort Measures, Birth to 6 Weeks
The first 6 weeks following your delivery is still part of the childbearing cycle. Called the postpartum period, it brings many changes as your body adjusts to a non-pregnant state.
- Comfort Measures, 25 - 28 Weeks
- Coping with the Pain (Perineum Swelling, Episiotomies, & Tears)
- Dealing With Swollen Hands and Feet
- Discomforts of Pregnancy: Swelling
- Feet Post Pregnancy
- Physical Facts and Comfort Measures, Birth to 6 Weeks
- Rapid Weight Gain
- Swelling at 20 Weeks?
- Swelling Hands and Feet?
- Swelling of Feet After Delivery
- What is an Episiotomy? Find out!
- When to Call Your Midwife or Doctor, 37-40 weeks
- When to Call Your Midwife/Doctor, 29 - 32 Weeks
- Yummy Treats for Swollen Feet
