I want to eat only exceptionally healthy food, observe the regime of work and rest, do gymnastics and give up all bad habits. But sometimes it's sad to part with your favorite short dress, bright cosmetics postpone until better times, forget about experiments with hairdo for a while, and change pretty heels to comfortable sports sneakers.
Fashion designers, psychologists, shoes manufacturers and of course we, women,
long love heels, considering them an integral part of our lives. It is on these all adored hairpins that we feel more elegant and beautiful, which undoubtedly gives us confidence and cheers up.
When walking on a heel, the load on the feet increases several times. Wearing shoes with high heels, a woman does not realize that the point of support changes, the foot resting only on the sock, significantly reduces the stability and weakens the ligaments of the ankle and foot. The load on the spine increases, the center of gravity is carried forward, the woman tends to lean back, trying to maintain balance. The tension of the muscles of the legs, lumbar spine and pelvis also significantly increases. As a result, painful pains appear in the muscles of the legs, blood circulation is disturbed, which leads to varicose veins, flat feet develop.
In the body of a pregnant woman hormonal changes occur, leading to relaxation of ligaments, which become more friable. The increase in weight leads to an increase in the load on the vessels of the legs, which leads to the development of varicose veins. In addition, the heel can lead to other serious troubles.
Putting on high-heeled shoes, a pregnant woman risks getting a dislocation, falling and displacement of vertebrae with sudden movements, there may be cramps in the legs, edema and low back pain. Due to the fact that the center of gravity is shifted forward, the child can take the wrong position - the transverse or gluteal, which can lead to delivery to the cesarean section. Increased tension in the legs, increased stress on the hip joints and spine can lead to an increase in the tone of the uterus, which is fraught with the threat of miscarriage.
So which shoes are the best for pregnant women? First of all, for pregnant women shoes should be comfortable and light, preference is given to shoes made of natural materials, with leather soles. Best future mother will feel in soft, steady and comfortable shoes without heels, or with a small heel. Shoes that repeat the shape of the foot will create additional support. During pregnancy, women are encouraged to walk more in the open air and lead an active lifestyle. For walks, you can choose comfortable macas or sneakers with a low platform, and the ballet shoes that are so fashionable in this season will also suit you. If the legs of the future mother are prone to swelling, choose the shoes that will be more comfortable for her. Doctors recommend not to wear shoes and shoes with a narrow toe, which compresses your toes, impedes blood circulation, it is better to choose shoes with square or round socks. Straps, available on sandals, crashing into the legs, further compress the vessels, causing discomfort, and in some cases may lead to increased edema. It is advisable to choose shoes with a low, stable and wide heel. Whatever the muscles of the back are not overextended, the future mother should choose comfortable shoes with a low stable heel up to 3 cm. The feet in such shoes are less prone to fatigue and edema, the risk of tucking a leg or stumbling is significantly reduced. However, it must also be remembered that flat-foot shoes can lead to a significant extension of the foot and lead to the development of flat feet. To maintain the foot and protect against deformation, it is useful to put in the shoes special profiled insoles. In winter, it is necessary to pick up warm shoes made of fur or suede, on a good grooved sole. In summer, comfortable leather sandals, low clogs or ballet shoes. For relaxation on the beach or near the sea suitable comfortable slippers or slates.
But is it worth to give up the heel at all, replacing them with sports sneakers or fashionable ballets? And how to be, if you really want to wear your favorite heels, when pregnancy is still not visible? To minimize harm from wearing heels, it is enough to adhere to several rules. You can wear such shoes for no more than two, three hours. Periodically give legs a rest and arrange for them a small gymnastics. Well strengthen the arch of the foot exercise for lifting your toes, any objects from the floor, it is useful to roll your feet a small ball, which is a good massage for the feet. To relieve fatigue and improve blood circulation, a contrast shower is perfect, lying on your feet periodically, this contributes to a better outflow of blood, a decrease in edema and a strain on the veins. Replacing the heel can also serve as a low platform.
Shoes for pregnant women can be purchased in conventional shoe stores, today the range of footwear products is very wide, suitable footwear is available for all seasons. Fashion designers and designers also strive to develop not only stylish and exclusive clothes, but also comfortable and comfortable for future mothers. For example, Piel shoes, designed by American designer Nicolas Veinograd, differ not only in stylish design, but also in high comfort. Choosing in favor of proper and comfortable footwear during pregnancy will give you a feeling of ease and comfort, and well-being and mood is so important to preserve for the longest of all expensive nine months. Modern fashion offers a variety of stylish and beautiful clothes for pregnant women, which allows us to remain beautiful and unique in the most beautiful moments of our life.