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Pregnancy and Heels
Last reviewed: 20.11.2021
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Heels always gave the woman grace and grace. From the height of the heel, the woman conquered not one throne and not one "emperor". We used to look 100%, otherwise we will not be women. But then came the moment when we are waiting for our child. And what now? Is it really necessary to give up everything that you love so much and turn into a gray and inconspicuous kolobok? Ladies, we advise everyone to calm down, because the verdict is not fatal and not so categorical.
Can I wear heels during pregnancy?
In itself, wearing heels can not be called safe even for an absolutely healthy woman or a girl who does not yet plan to conceive a child. The problem is that by placing your foot on a high heel, we change the center of gravity of our body and add an extra bend in the spine. Subsequently, this can lead to a curvature of the same spine and a possible displacement of the internal organs located along it. Plus, since now we rely on the ground not with the whole foot, but only with the toe, we significantly increase the load on our legs. Frequent stress on the legs, which heels contribute greatly, can lead to a number of diseases, such as varicose veins or flat feet. As we see, even for a woman not in a position wearing heels can cause a number of problems.
A pregnant woman in the sphere of hormonal changes and so is in the zone of high risk of flatfoot and varicose veins. And wearing heels can only aggravate the situation and entail a number of other complications. To such troubles it is possible to attribute first of all traumas which the woman can receive because of instability of foot. Stretchings and dislocations obtained during pregnancy are treated more difficult and longer, and are accompanied by edema. If a woman wears heels during the period of bearing a child, she increases her chances of getting hated stretch marks. Heels lead to a shift in the center of gravity, and in order to correct the situation and maintain a stable position of the body, the stomach protrudes forward, and the muscles of the abdominal press begin to sag considerably under the influence of the developing baby and the heels, which leads to stretch marks and possible displacement of the fetus itself. In the case of fetal displacement in the process of its development, a woman alone can not give birth and will have to do a cesarean section. Well, in conclusion of the general picture it is worth mentioning that a strong muscle tension and an increased load on the legs can lead to an increase in the tone of the uterus, which is fraught with miscarriage or premature birth. That's why doctors do not recommend to wear heels during the period of bearing of the child.
The output is found! How to wear heels during pregnancy?
After reading all the warnings, do not once again panic and run to the store for new ballets on a flat sole. The whole problem is that the absolutely flat sole is harmful to the health of the pregnant woman and her baby, since it leads to the expansion of the foot and the development of flat feet. Accordingly, it is necessary to find the golden mean. Ideal solution will be shoes on a stable small heel or a wedge with a height of not more than 5 centimeters.
If it is an early pregnancy, then there are cases where you can wear shoes with high heels without harm to the future mother and baby. To ensure that heels do not harm in the early stages of bearing a child, one should follow simple recommendations. First, try to reduce walking on high heels to 2-3 hours. After that, the legs should be given a rest. It is better to choose shoes that are half the size larger and with an ankle fastener - this will give more freedom to the leg, but also fix it well in the shoes. After you take off your heels, do some gymnastic exercises for your legs: draw numbers and letters with your feet in the air, resemble tiptoes or heels, just massage your feet, etc. This will restore the legs well after the load and normalize the circulation in the legs. Good for these purposes, and a contrast shower for the legs.
Adhere to the recommendations, and you will be able to wear heels during pregnancy without complications and consequences. After all, nothing else so gives the woman self-confidence and grace, as a steady heel.