Edema (TMI??)

[nanikaiwahine]

I posted this for my DDC, but I know there are more people lurking on this board, so maybe you can help.....

Last night at dinner I noticed some discomfort near my labia and vulva area. It was very swollen and felt like it was being pinched just on the inside of the labia. I had a visit with my midwife and she thinks that it is an area of edema. She suggested soaking in a pool up to my chin to try to equalize the pressure. Have any of you experienced this or have any ideas of what to do? She thinks it will probably not go away till the baby is born (i'm due the 29th). I'm desperate for it to go away b/c it hurts like crap....Any thoughts???

[Jude Rose]

Uping your greens helps some people. Especially alfalfa, either capsules or fresh, watermelon, nettle, dark salad greens, etc.
But to be honest, I have had no luck with these tips. I'm just swollen and waiting for to finally go away. It's so funny. I don;t mind my huge stomach, but can't stand to see my feet.

[Full Heart]

Yeah, that pretty common. I have it now at 34 weeks. It does go away a few days after the birth. I think its our bodies way of streching the tissue. Taking baths everynight can help. Try eating some watermelon too, its supposed to help reduce swelling. Never tried it cause I hate watermelon lol.