Shoes for Pregnant Swelling Feet
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Wearing your regular shoes for pregnant swelling feet may cause you to have pinched toes and painful arches. Instead, look for new shoes that support your feet and give you comfort during your pregnancy.
Proper Fitting Pregnancy Shoes
As you go through your pregnancy, you may find that your feet are not fitting into your shoes as easily due to the pregnancy related problem of swelling. You may find your toes pinched or your heels aching. Many women wear up to a whole size bigger during the third trimester of pregnancy.
To find out your new size, visit a reputable shoe store for a proper fitting. Even if you plan to purchase shoes for pregnant swelling feet from a catalog, you should be fitted by a professional. Going up a size may not help or it might simply ease pain while causing heel blisters. In this case, you may need a wide-width shoe. If you plan to purchase your shoes from an online store or catalog, look for them locally first to try them on.
If you have other foot problems like heel spurs, bunions, painful corns, or flat feet, you may find it best to speak with your podiatrist regarding what kind of shoes to purchase. He/she may recommend an orthopedic shoe store that can handle all of your foot problems and make your pregnant feet comfortable.
Types of Shoes for Pregnant Swelling Feet
Once you know your size, you should start looking for at least two pairs of shoes. The first pair should be comfortable dress shoes and the other should be a pair of casual shoes like sneakers.
Dress Shoes for Pregnancy
Although you do not have to give up high heels if you are pregnant, most women eventually tuck them away. The extra weight you carry through your midsection may make you feel awkward or unbalanced, leading to falls. Although your baby will most likely be okay, you could sprain an ankle. Additionally, most women find high heels put pressure on the balls of their feet that is uncomfortable.
Luckily, ballet flats and dressy loafers make excellent choices for most situations that would call for high heels. If you do want to wear heels, consider getting ones that are only 1 or 2 inches high and have a wide heel base. Both Naturalizer and Aerosloes offer comfortable career/dressy flats and low-heels.
Casual Shoes for Pregnancy
Casual shoes for pregnancy can range from sneakers and mules to loafers and clogs. Whatever type of shoes fits your lifestyle best and works with a wide selection of your wardrobe is the kind to pick up.
A main feature you should look for in casual shoes is whether or not you can slip them on. As your baby grows, it will become more difficult for you to bend at the waist, so tying shoes may be a challenge. Companies like Sketchers offers casual shoes that slip on in the latest trends.
Other shoe brands that offer both dressy and casual shoes to try include:
Specialty Shoes
While most women can get by with two pairs of shoes throughout their pregnancy, you may find yourself needing three or four. Depending on the climate you live in, non-skid boots will be a must for keeping upright on icy sidewalks. Great shoes for pregnant swelling feet in the summer are sandals or flip-flops that let your feet breathe. Be sure to alternate wearing sandals with more supportive shoes.
Planning to maintain a fit pregnancy with exercise? You will want to find a pair of shoes in your new pregnancy size that are tailored to your activity—running, walking, hiking, etc. But, speak with your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
Croc shoes have become one of the biggest footwear crazes in the last decade and they have several lines that pregnant women may find appealing. Visit Due Maternity to see their list of Crocs for stylish pregnant feet.
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