Risks Of Wearing Heels During Pregnancy

    Many women do wear heels through their nine months, but doctors strictly advice against doing so and with some good reason too! There are many reasons why you should give your heels some rest during pregnancy, as they might be a discomfort and come with certain risks. Joint pain and cramps in leg muscles are more likely to appear if the pregnant woman keeps wearing high heels.

A poll of 1,000 pregnant women for the Society found 66% regularly wear flip flops, 32% wear high heels, 53% ballet pumps and 30% Ugg boots.

Heavy Risk of Wearing Heels during Pregnancy:

Cramps in the calves:

                       When you wear heels , your calf muscles are in a contracted position. This leads to cramps in the muscles. This can give rise to cramps in your calves which may get worse during pregnancy. When you wear heels for a long time, your calf muscles are in a contracted position. This leads to cramps in the muscles. This can give rise to cramps in your calves which may get worse during pregnancy.

Back pain:

                        Heels are meant to alter your posture and give you a rounder and more defined back. This happens because high heels cause the pelvic muscles to bend forward. The ligaments in lower back and legs are loosened during pregnancy. Wearing heels puts excess pressure on the pelvic and back joints, since the support is not proper. This results in aches around joints and ligaments of lower back and pelvic area.

Loss Balance:

                        The strength in your ankles is likely to reduce due to excess weight and hormonal changes in the body. which will lower your ability to balance your body, hereby causing injury to you and your unborn child.

Stretched muscles:

                         Just like your back and abdomen, the ligaments in the ankles and calf also loosen due to pregnancy induced hormones. This can further stretch the muscles and the feet. This means that the same shoes that have been fitting you perfectly will become very tight and uncomfortable to wear during pregnancy. Wearing these heels during pregnancy can cause intense pain.

Swelling In Feet:

                        A medical condition known as edema or swelling in legs, ankles and feet is quite common during pregnancy.

1.Wearing high heels especially in the late pregnancy can cause swollen feet.
2. Due to excess water retention in the body you will find that your feet, ankles and even your legs

            swell up quite a bit. Wearing high heels during this time can only aggravate your pain as it will cause more fluids to accumulate in your feet.

Miscarriage:

                        Miscarriage is a term used to describe the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks of gestation. Unfortunately miscarriage is very common, occurring in approximately 15% to 20% of clinically detectable pregnancies. The vast majority of these losses (80%)occur in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The loss of any pregnancy can result in significant grief and sorrow for couples. Questions regarding why and how the miscarriage occurred naturally arise, and many couples wonder whether they should seek consultation for treatment of pregnancy loss. This fact sheet will identify the common causes of miscarriage and outline when further investigations and treatment are recommended.
                      at this stage, A pregnant woman wearing high heels is always at a higher risk of having a miscarriage. The pregnancy is threatened due to the risk of falling or twisting. So, why to be at danger by wearing high heels?

Safety Tips for Pregnant Women:

                                 As it can lead to serious harm to both you and your unborn baby. However, if you want to wear high heels during pregnancy, then keep the following tips in mind:

1. don't create a tight grip on your feet, Buy shoes that are comfortable

2. Try to wear lower and sturdier heels.

3. Replace your heels with flats for everyday purpose.

4. If you have worn heels and are experiencing discomfort, try stretching exercises for calf muscles 

       and gently massage your feet

5. Don’t wear heels every day. Flats are a much better choice for everyday use.

6. Do not wear heels for longer than one hours.

What type of footwear is safe?

Sports Shoes: 

                           You are required to do basic exercises and walking in pregnancy. so it is good to use this type of shoes.

Work Shoes:

                           If you are working women, it is no longer advisable to wear high heels. so we can wear this type of shoes.

Casual Shoes:

                            when doing daily housework, must used quality shoes.

Sandals Footwear: 

                              If you stay in a place where the weather is hot and humid, so it is good to use this type of shoes.

Winter Boots:

                                good for if extreme winters use this type of shoes.

Flip-Flops: 

                                 Probably because your feet can’t get enough air if high heels used shoes. That’s not an issue when you have use Flip-Flops. When you wear sandals, your feet be able to breathe  fresh air.