Pregnancy Swelling: Understanding Ankle and Foot Swelling in Your Third Trimester

Question
I am in my 36th week. My left ankle and foot and cafe is so swollen that my shoes won't go back on. What does this mean?  

Answer
Unfortunately this is totally normal in pregnancy.  You have gained that extra weight and your body isnt used to it, especially your ankles bc that is supporting your entire body when standing up.  If you are seriously worried about it see your dr. he might can give you something to make the swelling go down.  Otherwise many people wear flip flops/thongs and sandles during the last few weeks of there pregnancy.