Can Heels Be Worn During Pregnancy?

We women like to always be neat and look good on any occasion. But during pregnancy, we cannot use certain things because they could cause us discomfort and harm us. Still we want to look flirty and that is why we ask ourselves, can you wear heels during pregnancy?

More than once we must have seen a pregnant woman in heels. Immediately many react with an expression of confusion and perplexity. According to experts, there are reasons for women to dispense with this type of footwear during pregnancy.

Can you wear heels during pregnancy?

Although there are many reasons why women should not wear heels in pregnancy, it is possible IN MODERATION.

One of the strongest reasons why they should not wear this type of footwear is because of possible falls or sprains. Walking with our weight is not the same as having extra weight that can make us lose balance.

Heels shift the body’s center of gravity to the front,  forcing the back to increase extension, that is, to lean back the back. This, added to our tummy, can increase back and body pain.

If it is very easy for a mother to maintain the balance of her body and she is practically an expert in wearing heels, she can use them, but it is not really recommended. Similarly, it is always important to consult with your doctor.

Reasons not to wear heels during pregnancy

• We can lose our balance and fall. As we mentioned earlier, it can be dangerous and we can have serious consequences if we fall through our heels. Although a mother can wear heels if she wishes, she is very prone to twisting her ankle or any other type of injury when falling.
  Remember that the axis of our body changes because it adapts to new physical conditions. You will have extra weight and it tends to lean forward. Can you imagine being able to balance with high heels? It is better to avoid and wait a while without using them. For yourself and your baby.

A new baby is like the beginning of all wonderful things; hopes, dreams and possibilities.

-Anonymous-

• Back pain can stay or grow more . Many of us have back pain during pregnancy, wearing these types of shoes can cause this pain to increase much more.  Remember that we strain our back even more when using them and this causes it to start to hurt or increase the pain.
• It can cause pain in our feet . Some women during the pregnancy suffer pain and swelling in the feet, when wearing heels, these pains can become stronger and make us quite uncomfortable.
  Also during pregnancy, varicose veins can appear on the legs and ankles due to changes in blood circulation. Added to this, we must add the weight gain. Wearing inappropriate shoes can only cause these discomforts to increase.

Statistics tell us:

According to a survey carried out by the Society of Pedicurers and Podiatrists in the UK, this is due to wearing inappropriate shoes, mainly to look “good” and not lose the appearance and social acceptance. Many women confess to having ailments and swelling in their feet during pregnancy when they have worn heels or uncomfortable shoes.

The results of the survey were as follows:

66% of women wear low beach sandals 32% of women wear high heels and platforms 53% of women wear slippers 30% of women wear Ugg (Australian flat) boots

What is the ideal footwear for a pregnant woman?

To avoid pain, discomfort, falls and any other evil that footwear can cause us during pregnancy, they recommend using high and firm shoes, ideally with a maximum height of three centimeters, because at that height the body weight shifts a little more up on the foot.

Another recommendation:

• That  the shoes have a wide last, that stabilizes the foot and is comfortable for you. By having a wide last, you will have a larger base of support for your foot, which will minimize the chances of a fall.
• Synthetic fabrics whose elasticity is lower should be avoided. Natural and semi-synthetic fabrics are preferable.

If you have an event and you would like to wear heels, you can do it, but it is important that your health and that of your baby always come first. Wear low-top sneakers in case you get too tired at some point during the event. Do not abuse the heels.

Remember that the pregnancy will only be for a period of time. Then we can use whatever we want to look and feel more flirtatious and powerful.

And then what do I do with the heels? If you leave them only for the photos, the better.