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How to cope with swelling during pregnancy
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- Dr. Keith Eddleman , Director of Obstetrics, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
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Dr. Keith Eddleman
Director of Obstetrics, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
Pregnant women often suffer from swelling in the ankles, feet and elsewhere. It's uncomfortable, but is it dangerous? Dr. Keith Eddleman, author of Pregnancy for Dummies, explains how to cope with swelling during pregnancy.
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How to cope with swelling during pregnancy
Swelling is a normal symptom of pregnancy.
- Rest frequently.
- Put your feet up. Try to elevate your ankles above your heart.
- If you desire, wear thigh-high compression stockings to prevent swelling.
- Don’t wear knee-high stockings. Shorter styled compression stockings can be dangerous, creating a tourniquet effect.
- Call your doctor if swelling seems abnormal, comes on suddenly or is more pronounced in your hands and face.
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