Swelling in feet after childbirth?

Question

I am currently 38 weeks and have severe swelling in my feet and legs. I do not, however, have preeclampsia. I have regular blood pressure and am otherwise healthy.

I'm just wondering how long after I give birth to my daughter will it be until the swelling goes down?

(I saw other questions like this, but they all seemed to be from women with preeclampsia. I figured it might be different in my case, since the swelling is just regular pregnancy swelling.)

Answer 1

It was only a few days before the swelling went down in my feet and fingers.  It wasn't very long at all - and I was so excited about my new baby that I barely noticed it!

Answer 2

the swelling is completely normal. Its from water retention. its important that you keep drinking plenty of water and put your feet up whenever possible. it will probably take about a week for it to go back down after your baby is born. good luck and congrats!

Answer 3

ok well my feet were sooo swollen, my ankles and calves were too. (not high blood pressure) it took about 2-3 weeks before it was completely gone. 1-2 days? yeah right!

Answer 4

give it a few days, until then its a good excuse to go bare foot

Answer 5

it should go down in a day or 2 it is just all the water u'll b ok uncomfy tho i know