It is not unusual to have water in the body or accumulation of water in various organs during pregnancy. Usually 50 to 80 percent of pregnant women have this problem. This swelling or edema is caused due to accumulation of excess fluid in the cells.

During pregnancy, a woman gains about 25 percent of her body weight. Any part of the body can swell at this time. However, if there is water in the hands and mouth, excessive swelling, increased blood pressure, excess protein in the urine, you should go to the doctor immediately.

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During the first three months of pregnancy, the level of progesterone hormone in the blood increases a lot. It is one of the causes of water retention in the body. Due to the gradual increase in the size of the baby, the mother's body produces about 50 percent more blood and fluid.