Baby born Tuesday, feet/ankles STILL swollen

[Mama Rana]

When should I start to worry? Baby was delivered via c/s Tuesday night, and I came home Friday. My BP was great the whole time I was in the hospital, if a bit lower than normal. I'm TRYING to watch my salt intake, but I know I'm not doing great on that. I'm drinking tons [I've had almost a gallon today], and have been sitting with my feet up as much as I can. I kept pointing it out to the nurses in hospital, and none of them seemed concerned.

Thoughts?

TIA

[Sadie Lake]

Are you getting enough protein? I know that during pregnancy not getting enough is often the culprit for swelling. Maybe it is in this case too?

Sadie

[CookAMH]

Have they gone down at all or are they as puffy as soon after the surgery? Mine were back to normal by about a week after surgery.