air compression leg massager/ compression sock

I'm 23 Weeks pregnant now and I'm having fluid retention on my feet it been 4 days and I went to see a doctor to take blood test but while waiting for test result out may I know can I use air compression leg massager to ease my feet swelling? Or you all will suggest compression socks instead? May I know how do I buy a compression socks any recommendation?

air compression leg massager/ compression sock
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Super Mum

Please don’t use a leg massager. Pregnant mummies are more prone to having blood clots in your legs (DVT), and if there’s a clot there, the massager may dislodge the clot and send it up to your lungs, causing breathing problems. It might be difficult to put on the stockings too due to the swelling. For me, I just raised my legs whenever I was sitting/lying down.

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3y ago

yea.. not sure how sever is urs. During my 1st pregancy my swelling is mainly due to pro-long sitting, so what I do is I try to elevate my leg when I seated and during sleep. In the day when I m working I will try to move about more like stand up and walk ard every 1 HR plus to 2 HR and that helps