Swollen feet at 38 weeks of pregnancy does not suggest that a pregnant woman is about to give birth soon, and swollen feet are not directly and necessarily related to impending labor. Edema in the lower limbs of pregnant women may be a physiological phenomenon, or it may be pathologic edema, such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, nephritis and other factors related. In late pregnancy edema is actually a relatively common phenomenon, the vast majority of pregnant women edema is physiological, because the stomach increases, affecting the lymphatic reflux, resulting in localized edema. This kind of edema is often a relatively mild limitation, in this position at the end of the hands and feet, especially in the lower extremities of the feet, pregnant women will feel that the two feet are obviously enlarged, wearing shoes become tighter. If the degree of edema beyond the ankle spread to the calf, or even the abdomen of the thigh, then also be alert to whether there is pathological edema. Monitor the pregnant woman’s blood pressure, urine protein, liver and kidney function. Hypertension in pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, nephritis, etc. can also lead to more serious pathologic edema in pregnant women. During pregnancy, you should follow the doctor’s instructions to take obstetric examinations on time, and if you feel unwell, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time for examination, and follow the doctor’s instructions to deal with the treatment.