[header] How to reduce edema during pregnancy [title] Stay off your feet as much as possible. [step] Standing or sitting with your feet flat on the ground can exacerbate edema because growing pressure on your veins hinders the return of blood to your heart. Avoid standing or sitting with your feet flat on the floor for long periods, which may help reduce edema, especially in your feet and ankles. 
[substeps] It is impossible to not be on your feet at times. If you are standing, try and take sitting breaks and rotate your feet and ankles while you do to help circulate the fluid.