Mild swelling of the feet in 20 weeks of pregnancy with normal blood pressure is normal, but not normal when there is obvious edema and high blood pressure.
1. Mild edema of the ankles may be caused by the compression of the pelvic floor tissues by the enlarged uterus, obstruction of venous return in the lower limbs, or after walking for a long time. Normal measurement of blood pressure, which can be alleviated after proper rest, is a normal phenomenon and does not require special treatment.
2. However, it is not normal when there is obvious edema and the blood pressure is high and cannot be relieved after rest. Consultation is needed for further clarification, especially paying attention to liver and kidney function and blood pressure.
Prenatal checkups should be standardized and rationalized during pregnancy, which can timely detect maternal comorbidities or complications, such as gestational hypertension. The patient should follow the doctor’s instructions to give timely intervention treatment, such as ensuring sufficient rest, increasing the amount of food containing protein and calories, and, if necessary, following the doctor’s instructions to give drugs such as labetalol to lower blood pressure, and closely monitor the changes in blood pressure.