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Postpartum Swelling?
I would be very cautious of post-partum, swelling. After having my second son via ... My feet and ankles were so swollen I couldn't even get my shoes on. ...
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- I had swelling for about 2 weeks after I had my son (now 10 weeks old). My feet and ankles were so swollen I couldn't even get my shoes on. Don't worry...my doctor t...
- Hi E., I would be very cautious of post-partum, swelling. After having my second son via c-section, I developed some very serious swelling. At first I laughed it off....
- Hi- I had swelling really bad during & after my first pregnancy. Our first son was 5 week premature & I was told it was from all the fluids & meds (pitocin) I was gi...
Need Advice on Swollen Feet
I loved my entire pregnancy with the exception of swollen feet. ..... Postpartum Swelling? 34 · 36 Weeks Pregnant & My Feet,legs Are Super Swollen. ...
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- I went through the samr thing with my first pregnancy, and my doc did know and there was no medical problems, but I lived in flip flops. If I put shoes on I made it m...
- This can be a sign of toxemia...if your doc hasn't checked you out this week, go in NOW. If she/he has and you're just unlucky like me... - Stay off of your feet...
- Hi V., Yes, if you can keep your feet up. Also, try to walk every day and stay active, even though its hard when you're at eight months. I especially liked the wa...
Swelling After C-section
My feet and legs were so swollen that I couldn't put my shoes on to leave the hospital (the ... Swollen Feet After C-section · 21 · Postpartum Swelling? ...
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- I had a c-section and my legs and feet blew up like balloons (or so I thought at the time)! I didn't think they could get worse than they were when I was pregnant (cou...
- I had this happen after my first C-section. My feet and legs were so swollen that I couldn't put my shoes on to leave the hospital (the same ones I wore to come in). ...
- A., Don't worry, it is normal. I had the same thing happen with my 1st c-section. My feet were so swollen that I felt like I could feel the fluid squishing when I wa...
Swollen Feet After C-section
I didn't have swollen feet with my first child (and he was also a c-section) so I'm a little .... Swollen Ankles After C-section? 19 · Postpartum Swelling? ...
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- my legs and feet swelled up also . I think that is your body reacting to the surgery . It just took time for me until it went down . But also ask your doctor . Congra...
- The exact same thing happened to me!! I discovered that while in the hospital they were giving me percocet but when I left the hospital and filled my perscription for ...
- Congrats on your new baby!! Sorry about the swollen feet. I had the same thing. It lasted about a week or two. I just wore these compression tights I got at the hospi...
Leg Swelling After C-section
My feet and legs were so swollen after my c-section that I did not wear shoes for almsot 2 .... Need Advice on Swollen Feet · 30 · Postpartum Swelling? ...
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- After reading some of the replys I guess it is common. I have had 2 c-sections and didn't have any swelling in my feet or legs with either of them. Hugs M.
- try taking some motrin it ususally helps with swelling, i had the same thing i couldnt stand for more then ten minutes bc my WHOLE body was so swollen the tops of my f...
- My feet looked like loaves of bread after I came home from my c-sections with both of my kids. Unfortunately the only thing you can do is elevate them, make sure you g...
Mother Needs Help in Reducing Swelling in Ankles and Legs After Delivery of Baby
Post partum diet! All I ate for like a month was chicken soup filled ... Next question: Swollen Ankles After C-section? ... Swollen Feet After C-section ...
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- Post partum diet! All I ate for like a month was chicken soup filled with lots of vegetables like squash, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots and chicken, of course. Also, I r...
- i had the same problem... it went away about 2 weeks after deilivery.. just keeping my feet elevated worked for me, and drinking lots of water... hope this helps
- Mine went away after 1-1/2 weeks. Swelling was reduced with drinking LOTS of water and walking. Also, massaging the feet and ankles towards the body helps move the f...
Swelling After Epidural
Next question: Postpartum Swelling? ... 36 Weeks Pregnant & My Feet,legs Are Super Swollen. ... Swollen Feet After C-section ...
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- how about skipping the epidural?
- I never had an epidural? backbone fused, but I swelled up like a balloon after each of my 6 kids delivery. I couldn't even find shoes to fit my feet! It lasted about...
- If you're not nursing you might ask your doctor about prescribing lasix right after delivery - get ready to sweat and pee triple time, but it should help with the extr...
Swollen Ankles After C-section?
She had a c-section and afterward her ankles and feet swelled up HUGE, and still are..." ... So, it is normal to have very swollen feet, ankles and legs after delivery. .... Postpartum Swelling? 34 · Leg Swelling After C-section ...
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- My feet/ankles swelled a bit after my c-section.I just rested a bunch and tried to stay off my feel as much as possible and all went away within a couple weeks.
- T J, I had the same problem just over 2 yrs ago when my sons were born by C-Section. It took a few weeks to go away...I eventually had to have my mom and mom-in-law...
- I had this after I had my twins in May, it is normal. The thing that worked for me finally was to have my husband massage my feet and legs very well and when I did get...
Seeking Help from Other Moms Who Had C-section
I had severe edema when I was pregnant, my legs and feet and hands and face were ..... swollen feet during pregnancy · Postpartum Support International ...
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- hi H., i am a perinatal nurse and just had some suggestions. the water retention can be normal but usually goes away within the first few weeks at most. i do not kn...
- I agree with the moms that said, go back to the doctor! This does not sound normal at all! You need to get help immediately, this sounds like a serious condition. I wo...
- This does NOT sound normal to me. I would get second opinion IMMEDIATELY! Do NOT take any chances.
Swelling After Delivery
Jun 2, 2009 ... my nurse noticed that my feet were slightly swollen, ... prevent blood pressure drops tend to cause swelling at 5 to 7 days postpartum. ...
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- Honey, you definitely need to call your doctor first thing this morning. This could be a leak from the epidural puncture. Good luck to you and keep us updated.
- I had the numbness in my arms and overall swelling. Also had an epidural and pain on my left side. Come to think of it, it was my left arm that had all the numbness....
- I would check with the anesthesiologist as well. Call the hospital, L&D and ask to speak with the anesthesiologist. I recall them telling me to call them after my sp...
