Hi Dr. My name is Edith. Am having my first baby at 42! It came naturally and i feel blessed. I leave in kenya- africa. Have been feeling the baby move but this last 3 days has not moved as much. My blood pressure is okay but my feet swell when i sit and stand for long. Should i worry? By the baby just started moving.
Hithanks for using Chat Doctor. My congratulations to you for being future mother by gods grace16th week of pregnancy normally the first time pregnant mother feels the movement of the baby called quickening swelling of the feet is also many times normal due to the compression of the blood vessels on the gravid uterus. Count for at least 10 to 12 movements per day if it seems lesser than that please inform your gynecologist, & fix for an appointment swelling of the feet with normal blood pressure is not to worry. Just be happy & relax yourself take care