Swollen feet are common during pregnancy. But you may be able to reduce the swelling by increasing your potassium intake, drinking more water, and elevating your feet. A foot and leg massage might ...

If your feet and ankles look like they've been blown up like balloons, you're not imagining it – pregnancy swelling is real, and really common. The good news? It's usually harmless and manageable with ...

Are you feeling puffy? This can help. During pregnancy, often it’s not just your belly that’s swelling. You may find your feet, ankles, legs, fingers, face and lower back become swollen, particularly ...

Preeclampsia usually develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy and requires prompt medical attention Persistent headaches, sudden swelling, and vision changes are important warning signs Regular prenatal ...

The swelling starts getting worse as the delivery date comes near. It increases even more during the evening and hot weather. While mild swelling is no cause of concern, swelling in the face and hands ...

Anum Rubec, 33, was expecting some physical changes with her pregnancy — but she wasn't expecting her nose to look about three times bigger than its pre-pregnancy size by the time she reached her ...

Gravity can make swelling worse, so make a habit of elevating your feet whenever you sit or lie down. Use a footrest, pillows, or cushions to keep your feet above heart level. This helps improve ...

Let’s face it. Those swollen legs, ankles and feet make pregnancy really uncomfortable. And it seems like the summer heat and humidity only make it worse. I hear you, sister… and trust me, you’re not ...

The name is memorable — as are the symptoms.

Exhaustion, swollen limbs, aching back ... pregnancy can cause some pretty dramatic changes in a woman's body. But there's one change that has been gaining attention in recent years: “pregnancy nose.” ...

For many of us, extreme summer heat can be uncomfortable; for pregnant women, it can bring health issues that require attention. URochester Medicine high-risk pregnancy expert Dr. Loralei Thornburg ...