Having swollen feet during pregnancy is a common discomfort when bringing new life into the world. This “puffy” feeling is normal during pregnancy, but several effective strategies help alleviate ...

Gait changes. Fallen arches. A whole new shoe size. Many women experience these transformations during pregnancy, but the phenomenon is rarely discussed outside the mom group text.

Gestational edema occurs in late pregnancy secondary to increased venous congestion in the legs caused by pressure exerted mechanically by the uterus onto the inferior vena cava and iliac veins.

Struggling with swollen, itchy or painful feet during pregnancy? A podiatrist explains how hormonal and physical changes during pregnancy can affect the feet, and how to deal with them.

Exercise, pregnancy, heat, and certain dietary and lifestyle habits may cause hand swelling. Treatment may include home remedies and over-the-counter and prescription medications. Edema is the ...

"If the second half of pregnancy occurs during the summer months, the degree of leg swelling can increase dramatically." Lee offers a list of dos and don'ts for women who experience leg swelling ...