Hi Sarak,

I read somewhere that swelling, although connected to PE, is not a good indicator of having the disease. The two important factors for PE are high BP and protein in the urine. Swelling, though annoying and painful and frustrating, is one of those normal symptoms of pregnancy.

Although I'm forty weeks (sigh), I had some swelling in my hands (more so than feet), about a month ago which alarmed me. However, no PE (which I had in my first pregnancy). It's all gone down now. The best thing that helped for me was rest, lying down in particular, so if you can get some off you feet time, hopefully that eases all that tightness and pressure.

Best of luck,

Heca