 [ Symptoms ] my mother gets head spins vision gets black or blurred [ Disease ] 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