Water retention

hi! water retention is normal in pregnancy. mine worsened in third trimester. and i dont even eat a lot of sodium. i checked with my doctor whether it is because of my diet or whether i dont drink enough water, she said it's just a common pregnancy symptom. if you get it, it's not controllable. however, there are some ways to reduce the swelling and improve the blood circulation to help with water retention. 1) walk. yes, keep walking. it helps the blood flow throughout and will reduce the possibility of water retention 2) drink lots of water to flush out the toxins 3) raise you legs up on a pillow at night when you rest or sleep 4) massage your legs in an upward motion to encourage the blood to flow better towards your heart