Gestational edema occurs in late pregnancy secondary to increased venous congestion in the legs caused by pressure exerted mechanically by the uterus onto the inferior vena cava and iliac veins. [6] ...

Are you feeling puffy? This can help. During pregnancy, often it’s not just your belly that’s swelling. You may find your feet, ankles, legs, fingers, face and lower back become swollen, particularly ...

Let’s face it. Those swollen legs, ankles and feet make pregnancy really uncomfortable. And it seems like the summer heat and humidity only make it worse. I hear you, sister… and trust me, you’re not ...

Swollen feet are almost a rite of passage in pregnancy. Many women notice it first in the ankles. By evening the feet feel ...

Swollen ankles during pregnancy are normal but they can be bothersome for many. The swelling starts getting worse as the delivery date comes near. It increases even more during the evening and hot ...