https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 18 May 2026 04:29:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-154420 Thu, 10 May 2012 17:43:29 +0000 Mrsbells 154420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore sneakers with loose socks, then I drank lots of water and reduced my sodium intake and that helped a lot </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-154414 Thu, 10 May 2012 17:40:05 +0000 StbHisMrs 154414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My feet were so incredibly swollen, it was worrisome! I would soak my feet in warm water and epsom salt, followed by propping on pillows with an icepack! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-154405 Thu, 10 May 2012 17:34:50 +0000 cvbee 154405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got really serious about avoiding salt and that cured my swelling, but I realize that doesn't work for everyone. </p> <p>My suggestion would be to wear Crocs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-154401 Thu, 10 May 2012 17:31:01 +0000 yin 154401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>During pregnancy my feet did not swell up, and I have my LO to thank for that. He made me so thirsty and drink around the clock. I'm sure I drank over a gallon of water everyday. Unfortunately my feet swelled up after delivery, and I wore compression socks to ease the pain. Looking back, I should have chugged a gallon of water each day. I've also been told that lowering your salt intake might help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-154394 Thu, 10 May 2012 17:16:00 +0000 MsMini 154394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine got so incredibly swollen after delivery, my Mom had to run out and buy me a pair of Mens sandals with velcro straps in 2 sizes bigger than I would usually wear. They were unattractive, but necessary, they were all I could wear for over a week. During pregnancy, I got by with a pair of sandals I had with adjustable straps adjusted all the way out, they were tight, but I could still get them on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-154391 Thu, 10 May 2012 17:12:28 +0000 pastemoo 154391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh, compression stockings keep my feet in my regular shoes, too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-154374 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:54:11 +0000 heffalump 154374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My feet were gross and awful and huge. The only thing that helped was to keep them elevated, but the second they went down they were huge again. I didn't work so I didn't have to worry about that. I bought one pair of flip flops a size bigger and wore those the whole time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-154253 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:46:56 +0000 obxwife 154253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I put my feet up a lot, drank a lot of water and wore stretchy flats to work every day. After I had my baby, I was still swollen the first week so I got compression socks and while they didn't really go down, it helped me be more comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-154188 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:47:14 +0000 yoursilverlining 154188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one pair of black Anne Klein pumps that I can wear (I think they either run big, or I somehow bought them about a size too big because they are larger than my regular shoes). Those are pretty much the only shoes that fit these days, so I wear them 24/7. :/</p> <p>Otherwise, I try to put my feet up at night when I get home, and I put an empty paper box under my desk and try to elevate my feet some on that during the day at work. I also take my shoes off when I’m at my desk. I have a cheapie in-home pedicure tub, and soak my piglets in that (and some lavender Epsom salt) several times a week. I wouldn't say any of that is really helping...they still look like Fred Flintstone feet by the end of the day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-154162 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:28:09 +0000 tequiero21 154162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No swelling during pregnancy, but swelling after csec. Compression socks helped and keeping feet elevated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-153978 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:37:01 +0000 babynumber1 153978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am just shoving my swollen feet in the same pair of flip flops every morning. I have had swollen feet for weeks, and these are the only ones that are comfy enough to wear all day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-153970 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:31:01 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 153970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>they did a little the first time around and this time... nothing!<br /> But wait... after I gave birth... holy swollen feet. It was so painful.<br /> I had sausages for 3 weeks. Had to sleep/sit with my feet up at all times. no fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-153965 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:27:53 +0000 BeachMama 153965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Compression socks saved me. They are the only way I can still wear shoes, but I have to put them on first thing in the morning. They actually help with the pain that I have from swelling too. You can pick up a pair at the drugstore.</p> <p>Otherwise I try to keep them up as much as possible, drink lots of water, and avoid too much salt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-153672 Thu, 10 May 2012 07:41:56 +0000 pastemoo 153672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Big sneakers :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-153666 Thu, 10 May 2012 07:37:01 +0000 Mrs. Hopscotch 153666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Toward the end my midwife challenged me to drink a gallon of water a day for two days. I was already drinking a good amount of water, but definitely not a gallon! I ended up doing this for about 3 or 4 days and my feet and ankles were close to normal by the end! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-153657 Thu, 10 May 2012 07:21:15 +0000 Goldilocks1107 153657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I put them up as much as possible and wore flip flops everywhere. Even to work. I figure if the rest of me is business casual, they aren't going to get mad at a pregnant lady for wearing the ONLY pair of shoes that fits.<br /> I haven't had any success in reducing the swelling and have pretty much given up. Now I'm just praying she's on time or early because I don't have more than 11 days left in me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-153644 Thu, 10 May 2012 06:50:41 +0000 His Barista 153644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would put them up at night and drink water. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-153642 Thu, 10 May 2012 06:49:36 +0000 MamaG 153642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing really worked for me. But I had two pairs of flip flops that I wore for about the last six weeks (they are now long gone in the garbage!). I tried to put my feet up as much as possible when I was home and tried to drink even more water.</p> <p>It took about a week post partum for my feet to get back to "normal" and it was a welcome relief to finally wear all my shoes and see my ankles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-diddo-you-deal-with-your-swollen-feet#post-153640 Thu, 10 May 2012 06:38:24 +0000 mediagirl 153640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did your feet swell when you were pregnant? If so, what did you end up wearing for shoes? I have found that I'm down to one pair of flip flops that fit over my swollen feet now and I'm worried what I'll do if they swell further!!</p> <p>What did you wear on your feet (specifically to work) when your feet swelled? </p>