Dianne-TX Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 What did you do? I'm in early pregnancy, but already thinking ahead as I get lots and lots of fluid retention. I gain 40-60 pounds in my pregnancies (healthy, no blood pressure issues, glucose, etc., that's just what I do!) and I lose it all in the first two to three weeks. (thankfully) I usually don't deal with fluid retention except in pregnancy, but have been since July. I have PCOS, so I assume that is a symptom that popped up. Anyway, being pregnant now means delivery in July/August...in the south...in Texas. :) I've never had a summer baby and I am afraid of all the fluid retention that could come from the pregnancy, but also the heat. Eye-yi-yi... I would LOVE to know if someone has avoided fluid retention in pregnancy, if you are prone to it. Here's hoping!!! :) I've heard drink lots and lots of water, eat more protein, prop your feet up. Does that really work? (It hasn't for my present fluid retention) What else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 gatorade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treestarfae Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 magnesium! magnesium glycinate at least 400 mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Thanks to you both. I'll look up the magnesium. I'll try that now and see if it helps my current puffy foot, not caused from pregnancy yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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