What shoes should you choose when you are a pregnant woman?

Flip-flops, ballet flats, sneakers… It’s hard to choose the right shoes when you’re pregnant. Especially since, like the rest of our body, Our feet and ankles also experience many upheavals. They swell, support our weight, and even grow! Indeed, it is not uncommon that during our pregnancy, we also change shoe sizeAccording to an American study, a first pregnancy could make your feet gain up to 1 cm in length.

What are the best shoes to wear when pregnant? What is the point of wearing flats when pregnant?

To avoid discomfort, or foot pain, it will probably be necessary adapt your shoe collection. If you feel cramped in your shoes, choosing a new pair when you are pregnant can quickly become a headache.

First of all, good foot support is essential, because in addition to comfort, it is better that your ankle is well held just like the arch of the foot, in order to ensure good shock absorption, facilitate venous return and limit swelling of the legs. For this, you can choose shoes with a good sole, which correctly hugs the bottom of your foot. There are also insoles specially designed to relieve the arch of the foot pregnant women.

In summer, you can opt for a nice pair of sneakers or trainers with a sufficiently thick sole…

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