My wife is about 5 days postpartum, and the swelling is at its worst. It’s been the most challenging part of her recovery. She’s managing everything else, but the swelling is very painful, especially in her ankles, and she can’t sit and elevate her feet all day. Despite drinking lots of water, it doesn’t seem to help. How long did it take for your swelling to go away?
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It took me roughly a week to return to normal. Keep your feet elevated as much as you can, and if possible, wear compression socks.
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I’m 11 days postpartum, and the swelling is finally starting to go down. I know it’s been tough, and I’m really sorry. My doctors had mentioned it would take about 1-2 weeks for the swelling to subside, and their estimate has been pretty accurate.