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When will my hands start to be less swollen?
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6 weeks: Fluid retention is common in pregnancy. Rarely it might be a sign of preeclampsia so it is important to keep up with your prenatal visits. The fluid retention of pregnancy gets better by about 6 weeks after the delivery of the baby.
Answered 3/21/2011
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