Swollen feet in pregnancy are an issue that many women face, and compression socks can provide much-needed comfort. They can also be worn postpartum to address the issue of swollen feet after pregnancy.

Yes, but swollen feet can sometimes be a sign of a more serious problem. So, if you’re unsure whether your swelling is normal, we recommend discussing it with your doctor.

It really depends on when your swelling starts and the severity of the swelling.

There are numerous reasons that your feet can hurt during pregnancy. These range from swollen feet in pregnancy to ailments such as plantar fasciitis. If you’re concerned about foot pain, we recommend discussing it with your healthcare provider.

There are numerous reasons why pregnancy causes foot pain. For example, hormones such as relaxin can cause the ligaments in your feet to relax, resulting in flat feet. Also, additional weight gain puts stress on your feet and legs that can cause swelling and discomfort.

How do you relieve sore feet during pregnancy?

• Avoid standing for long periods
• Elevate your feet
• Wear supportive shoes
• Wear compression socks or compression tights
• Drink plenty of water, increase potassium and decrease your caffeine & sodium intake
• Rest on your left side to reduce the pressure on your blood vessels and allow more fluid to flow throughout your body

After you deliver, your body begins to eliminate fluids gradually. But, in the meantime, it can continue to leak and cause additional swelling in your feet and ankles. Most women find that swelling (edema) gradually resolves over the first postpartum week.

It varies from woman to woman, but most find that postpartum edema begins to ease up in about one week.

Swelling in the feet post-C-section is very common and usually resolves in one to two weeks.

Remember, postpartum swelling, and fluid retention is normal! But there are a few things you can do to help treat it:

• Drink plenty of water, increase potassium and decrease your caffeine & sodium intake
• Keep moving
• Don’t stand or sit in one place for too long
• Elevate your legs and, if comfortable, rotate your ankles
• Use compression socks or leggings