Swollen hands, ankles, feet and fingers in pregnancy

• a sudden increase in swelling in your face, hands or feet
• a very bad headache
• problems with your vision, such as blurring or flashing lights in your eyes
• severe pain just below your ribs
• heartburn or upper abdominal pain that does not go away when you take antacid medicine
• feeling very unwell
• feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting)

These could be symptoms of pre-eclampsia, which can lead to serious complications if it's not monitored and treated.

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It's normal to get some swelling in pregnancy particularly in your legs, ankles, feet and fingers. It's often worse at the end of the day and further into your pregnancy.

Swelling that comes on gradually isn't usually harmful to you or your baby, but it can be uncomfortable. 

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