Bring Down Swelling...?!

Question: Bring Down Swelling...?

I gave birth to my daughter on the 17th of this month, While I was in Labor they gave me four bags of saline through and IV, my ankles, legs, and hands are very swollen and i'm told its from the fluid from the IV. My ankles and hands are more swollen then when I was pregnant. Any suggestions on how I can bring the swelling down?

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Dring plenty of fluids! In the body, salt (saline) follows fluids and vice versa. If you hydrate yourself well you will flush out both. And avoid highly salty foods for now. Also, elevate your ankles above the level of your heart as much as you can, same with your hands.

RN 20yrs.

Your body is trying to recover.... The best thing to do is keep you feet elevated whenever possible. You don't want to take any medications in case of breast feeding. Call your OB/GYN for medications suggestions. Another good thing to try are compression stockings, you should go to a pharmacy that can measure you properly or read the package carefull to get the right size. They will help to reduce the swellling in your ankles and legs.

I am an RN that has worked in labor and delivery a few years ago.

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Bring Down Swelling...?!

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