Shoes are one of the most desired accessories for women. And when buying, they often look more at her beauty than at comfort. As for high heels, it is useless to assure that it is harmful to wear them - you will definitely find such shoes in each woman’s closet. Fashion for them never goes away, in addition, they add balance to the calf muscles of the legs and sexual attractiveness of the gait. But can women wear high heels during pregnancy? How safe is it? Let's try to find the answer to this seemingly simple question!
Pregnancy is the most vulnerable and emotional stage in a woman’s life. She is no longer alone and must take care of the small life that grows in her. Her movements are not limited, but caution is necessary. How to convince women who are constantly trying to follow fashion that high heels during pregnancy is not a good idea? Of course, there are good reasons! Let's evaluate some of the consequences that high heels during pregnancy can lead to:
• Severe back pain: walking in such shoes always upsets the balance of the body. The pose of a person standing on the ground when the toe and heel are aligned in the same line is the most natural. However, when a pregnant lady wears a heel, the center of gravity deviates and an extra load on the spine is added. Legs also suffer from extra weight because carry not only a woman, but also a child. Muscles and ligaments are stretched to make room for the growing fetus, which leads to back pain already in early pregnancy. High heels reinforce them and can make them completely unbearable.
• Pain in the lower back: most likely in pregnant women who are used to wearing fashionable shoes. The lower back is already subjected to a lot of stress during pregnancy. Wearing high heels can cause excruciating pain in the lower back and upper legs.
• Problems with the sciatic nerve: most often associated with traumatic experience. Wearing high heels during this period can seriously worsen the situation. The sciatic nerve begins in the lower back and descends down the back of the leg. Walking in high-heeled shoes can cause excessive pressure on him. And inflammation of this nerve can lead to serious complications during pregnancy, not excluding damage to the spinal disc. Symptoms: stitching in the legs, burning in the lower back and buttocks, numbness in the leg, lumbosacral sciatica.
• In addition, high heels during pregnancy can lead to swollen ankles.
• And finally, due to wearing such shoes, the uterus is in a constant tone, which can cause a miscarriage.
In this regard, the recommendations of doctors clearly indicate a mandatory rejection of high heels for the expectant mother. After all, among other things, they are extremely traumatic, and a fall can even lead to the death of the fetus. Therefore, it is better to limit your desires for a beautiful life until a baby is born. You can switch to comfortable high heels in the first months after giving birth and only if you are used to using them! Well, during the period of gestation, it is advisable to wear flat and comfortable shoes that will protect your legs well. It is better to tolerate a little, but to maintain health for yourself and the unborn child.