Hi,

I am working which involves sitting for about 8-9 hours daily. I am experirncing the same kind of probem as neha- swelling in legs. I talked to doctor about this and she suggested blood and urine test. Though the reports are normal she advised me the following:

1. Take rest whenever possible. Dont do any households after reaching home.. just have rest.
2. keep your feet up on a stool while sitting in office. (I asked the office boy to keep one empty box under my table, you can also do the same)
3. Take less salt.
4. put one pillow under your leg while sleeping.
5. Drink lots of fluids.
6. Ask your husband to massage your feet with oil.

I think, other working mommies are also experiences the same kind of problem, hope this might help them for some extent and please ask your doctor also about this. Dont take it lightly as it might led high BP in your subsequent months.

Take care

Somya harsha replied. i am also working and legs do show swelling. Doc has suggested atleast 1hr rest during the day. I am trying to find aplace to rest in office-else put another chair and put ur feet on it. I am also using a small stool to place my feet under workstation.
Take rest. I have noticed whn I take sufficient rest on weekends the swelling goes away. Rose replied. Hi Sowmya,
That was good info.. reducing the intake of pickles and spicy food could also reduce the leg swelling.Also dont cross your legs while sitting.

Cheers,
Rose Meghnah replied. hello somya,
nice 2 cu after a long time..Thanks for the input abt anamoly scan.It really helped me...I' ve written abt my ultrasound experience..Anyways its was very gud experience:-)

U' ve given gud inputs abt leg swelling.Thanks..Well I occasionally get leg cramps.But it goes off within 1 mt..n yes I use a pillow while sleeping.It really helps...

so is the baby kicking u now?do u feel it frequently?well for me kicking seems lil far.I' m still struck in the baby movements:-)

anyways take care n do write back
lotsa luv
megs