Swelling or oedema of the ankles and legs is a common issue during pregnancy experienced by over half of all women itrsquos triggered by an increase of pressure in your leg veins and by the extra pressure resulting from the growth of your baby on the large veins in your groin hot weather tiredness and water retention only adds to the problem and the swelling usually worsens through the day particularly if you spend a lot of time on your feettreat yourself to the relief offered by lux