a certain amount of edema (tissue fluid buildup) in the arms hands ankles and feet is a normal occurrence for a woman in her 3rd trimester of pregnancy. drinking additional amounts of water can be a helpful form of treatment for your edematous condition. i recommend that you contact your doctor about the swelling of your face and puffiness around your eyes. it is important to eliminate a serious medical condition as the cause for your facial and eye symptoms. one of those serious medical conditions is called preeclampsia. preeclampsia can cause a spike in blood pressure and result in kidney function irregularities. conclusion: most women experience swelling of the arms hands legs ankles and feet during pregnancy. a sudden swelling of the face and puffiness around the eyes should be assessed by a medical professional. i hope that this answer has been helpful. best wishes for the upcoming birth of your child. may labor and delivery be a positive experience full of joy.
is swelling in face and hands normal during pregnancy? . i am 37 weeks pregnant and my face and hands have been swollen everyday for a few days now. my hands are so swollen when i wake up in the morning that they hurt! my face is swollen and eyes have such dark circles around them the past few days also (not sure if that is/can be related to the swelling) i have drank at least 5 bottles of water today and still no change. is this normal for this late in pregnancy?