I delivered my first baby vaginally on Monday. I received the epidural. Today, my ankles are swollen. Is this normal?

Hello Ma'am,

First of all, congratulations on the little baby :)

And secondly, please be aware that it is possible to be swollen a little like this, from the fact that you are probably a little less active right now than you were before giving birth.

I just recommend sleeping with your feet slightly elevated (putting a pillow behind your calves) and trying to take small steps if you feel up to it.

If nothing changes in 1 week, or if it seems to get more and more swollen by then, we'll go see a doctor.

Happy day,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist