Simple ways to reduce feet, ankles, and leg swelling during pregnancy. Some feet, ankles, and leg swelling are usually normal during pregnancy. Your uterus () is lying on your veins causing your blood to pool in your veins. Fluid from your veins leaks out into your feet, ankles, and legs.
Wearing compression stockings, lying on your side, and elevating your feet have been shown to help reduce feet, ankle, and leg swelling.
Decrease your intake of processed foods and table salt. As you know, processed foods are sometimes called fast foods, and they contain high levels of salt. Increase your water intake and drink filtered water, which sounds counterintuitive, but has been shown to reduce swelling.