My legs are swollen, currently week 35. Other than lifting legs, are there any other ways to reduce the water retention?

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Here are some suggestions that may help reduce water retention: - drink more water (prevents the kidneys from thinking that the body is dehydrated and also helps to flush the salt out) - elevate your feet (by resting them on a higher stool) when resting - place a couple of pillows under your feet when sleeping to keep feet elevated - limit caffeine intake (caffeine is diuretic and also causes dehydration, which will cause the kidney to retain fluid) - limit salt intake - exercise and keep active

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