A survey by the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists revealed that many pregnant women regularly wore ballet pumps, flip flops, high heels and Ugg boots.
However, experts said that such foot wears are not appropriate for pregnant women as they offer very little support. The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists is urging women to wear supportive, wide fitting shoes to minimise discomfort and avoid long-term damage.
According to podiatrist Lorraine Jones:
"Weight gain and hormonal changes in pregnancy have a huge impact on the body. Muscles and ligaments soften and stretch because of an increase in the ovarian hormone relaxin, which makes your feet more prone to ankle and ligament strains on a daily basis.
High heels alter your posture, shorten your calf muscles and place increased pressure on your back and knees. In pregnancy this places extra pressure on your joints when they are already under strain – which can result in a host of foot, leg and back problems and could increase the likelihood of falls."
So beware women…better ditch those stilettos when pregnant!
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