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The sharp twist of my ankle instantly made me protectively clutch my seven-month pregnant belly, a stark and painful reminder of how loose my ligaments have become due to pregnancy hormones. With the joint now swollen and purple, my usual instinct to grab standard anti-inflammatories is out of the question, leaving me relying solely on elevation and paracetamol. Given the extra weight and limited medication options, should I have this clinically evaluated by an orthopaedic specialist, or is standard home rest sufficient to ensure both my recovery and the baby's safety?

Devi Tan

Momsy of 1 sunny superhero

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During my pregnancy, I had a nasty trip on the pavement and twisted my ankle terribly. Because our ligaments get so loose from the hormones, the injury was actually much worse than a normal sprain. Like you, I was terrified for the baby and completely lost on what medicine I could safely take. Resting at home helps, but getting a proper clinical check-up gave me so much peace of mind. I went to see my doctor, Dr Alan Cheung, who was absolutely brilliant at managing the injury safely without risking the pregnancy. It is definitely worth having a professional look at it just to be safe!

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