Morning ladies!
Iwantahealthybaby, if ur swelling is getting worse i suggest u go for a check at kkh immediately... just in case it's preclampsia.
U can read up from here
http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-health/complications/preeclampsia.aspx
What are the symptoms? Symptoms of preeclampsia include severe swelling, sudden weight gain unrelated to eating, headaches and visual disturbances, as well as a rise in blood pressure.
Preeclampsia can come on suddenly, so it's very important to be aware of the symptoms.
Call your doctor or midwife right away if you notice swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, more than slight swelling of your hands, or excessive or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles. This is caused by water retention that can also lead to rapid weight gain, so let your caregiver know if you gain more than 4 pounds in a week.
http://www.babycenter.com/0_preeclampsia_257.bc
How can preeclampsia affect my health and my baby's health?
The more severe the condition and the earlier it appears, the greater the risks for you and your baby. Most women who get preeclampsia develop a mild version near their due date, and they and their babies do fine with proper care.
But when preeclampsia is severe, it can affect many organs and cause serious or even life-threatening problems. That's why you'll need to deliver early if your condition is severe or getting worse.
Preeclampsia causes the blood vessels to constrict, resulting in high blood pressure and a reduced blood flow that can affect organs in your body, such as your liver, kidneys, and brain.
When less blood flows to your uterus, it can mean problems for your baby, such as poor growth, too little amniotic fluid, andplacental abruption (when the placenta separates from the uterine wall before delivery). In addition, your baby may suffer the effects of prematurity if you need to deliver early to protect your health.
Changes in your blood vessels caused by preeclampsia may cause your capillaries to "leak" fluid into your tissues, which results in swelling (known as edema). And when the tiny blood vessels in your kidneys leak, protein from your bloodstream spills into your urine. (It's normal to have a small amount of protein in your urine, but more than a little bit can signal a problem.)