and tend to take up most space, whereas shoes end up being more of an afterthought…until the foot aches and back pain set in.)Foot pain typically arises in the second or third trimester. “The feet take a huge impact and absorb a lot of stress during pregnancy, which could lead to a multitude of changes such as increasing in size, swelling, arch pain, heel pain and over-pronation, or flatter feet,” says , a podiatrist in Silver Springs, MD who’s currently pregnant with her third child.There’s no one thing to blame here—rather, it’s a combination of hormones, weight gain, and swelling that create a fun little domino effect.
Your overall balance can also get thrown off as your bump grows. “The extra weight in front of the body shifts the center of gravity of your feet forward, making balancing more difficult to maintain—which increases your risk of falling,” says , a podiatrist in New York City.
That's why investing in supportive shoes isn't just worth it for your general comfort, but also to help you (and baby) stay upright.Here's everything you need to know about how pregnancy can impact your foot health—and our top picks for the best pregnancy shoes, as recommended by experts.Bad news first: Your feet will likely get bigger. “Hormones that are released during pregnancy in preparation for labor increase the relaxation and laxity of ligaments,” says Cunha. “This can impact not only the joints in the hips, but also cause stretching in the joints of the feet—ultimately leading to widening and lengthening of the feet and an increase in foot size.”What might also make your feet bigger?
The necessary weight gain during pregnancy, which can cause your arches to fall flat, says New York City podiatrist . “The weight gain puts.
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