Swelling feet during pregnancy indicates
- edema in pregnant woman
- edema in pregnant women
- swollen legs in pregnant woman
- pregnant women swelling
Causes of edema in pregnancy!
Types of edema in pregnancy
Swollen feet during pregnancy (edema)
Your feet and ankles look like they've been pumped up with water – and that's because, in some sense, they have been. The good news is, swelling in the feet and ankles in pregnancy is usually completely to be expected and manageable by following a few quick tips.
What is edema?
Edema is swelling caused by fluid that collects in your body's tissues.
During pregnancy, you'll most likely notice swelling in your feet and ankles that tends to get worse as your due date nears.
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In most cases, it's normal to have some swelling in pregnancy, especially in your lower extremities: Some research suggests that about two in three women experience noticeable edema in pregnancy.
Mild to moderate edema is actually a healthy sign of blood flow to the growing uterus, fetus, and placenta.
What causes swollen feet and ankles (edema) during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, your growing uterus puts pressure on your pelvic veins and your inferior vena cava (the large vein on the right side of the body
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