Should pregnant women wear high heels?

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1. How are pregnant women wearing high heels affected?

Recognizing the bad effects of wearing high heels will partly help pregnant women answer the question of how pregnant women should wear shoes so as not to affect the mother's health as well as the development of the mother. fetal development. Accordingly, pregnant women wearing high heels can lead to the following bad consequences:
Easy to get leg cramps: Wearing high heels for a long time easily makes the legs tight and leads to cramps , cramps in pregnant women when wearing high heels are more likely and more severe than usual; Back pain: Pregnant women who wear high heels are prone to changing positions, the pelvic muscles are bent forward, causing back pain, along with the increase in weight of the pregnant mother according to the development of the fetus. back pain more. The activity of the ligaments in the back and legs becomes weaker during pregnancy, so wearing high-heeled shoes will increase pressure on the pelvis and back, leading to joint pain, lumbar ligament pain. , pelvis and legs; Decreased balance: For pregnant women, weight gain and hormonal imbalances lead to decreased ankle strength, resulting in decreased balance. Therefore, pregnant women wearing high heels during pregnancy will increase the risk of losing balance and tripping, affecting the health of both mother and fetus; Muscle strains: The increased secretion of hormones during pregnancy causes the ligaments in the legs and ankles to become looser, making the muscles in the lower legs more prone to stretching. Therefore, wearing high heels in pregnant women also causes more muscle tension and pain; Swollen feet: Swollen feet in pregnant women when wearing high heels is one of the important issues when answering the question of whether pregnant women should wear high heels. Swelling can occur in the legs, feet, and ankles. Especially, in the last months of pregnancy, wearing tight shoes and high heels will aggravate the foot edema, swollen feet; Aggravation of varicose veins : There is no concrete evidence that wearing high heels leads to varicose veins in pregnant women . However, many studies have shown that pregnant women who wear high heels regularly will aggravate the symptoms of varicose veins. The reason is explained that high heels reduce the movement when walking, reduce the amount of blood circulating in the veins; Miscarriage : Serious consequences of wearing high heels in pregnant women because of the increased risk of falls; Since the bad effects can occur when wearing high heels, to ensure safety and protect the health of both mother and fetus, pregnant women should limit wearing high heels during pregnancy.

2. Note when wearing high heels in pregnant women

Wearing high heels in pregnant women is not recommended, but in certain cases pregnant women still need to use high heels. Therefore, in addition to the issue of whether pregnant women can wear high heels, the notes when wearing high heels in pregnant women are also of great interest to many pregnant women. Accordingly, the use of high-heeled shoes in pregnant women should pay attention to the following issues:
Pregnant women can wear moderate high heels in the first 3 months of pregnancy, the later stages increase the secretion of internal hormones. hormones make the muscles of the pregnant mother more tense, wearing high heels is not recommended; Choose shoes with a height of about 3 - 5cm, with a large and firm heel, avoid using shoes that are too thin because they will have less support for the body and make balance more difficult; Pregnant women should choose comfortable shoes, not too tight on their feet; In the case of a long time of wearing shoes, pregnant women should try to create short breaks such as removing shoes from their feet, relaxing their feet for a while and then putting them back on; Wearing high heels is not recommended in pregnant women because the increase in body weight along with changes in shape and center of gravity make walking difficult. Therefore, pregnant women who wear high heels should not move too much or stand for too long; In case wearing high heels causes discomfort, pregnant women should massage their feet and exercise the muscles; Use flat shoes for everyday activities and let your heels come in contact with the surface every day. Wearing high heels in pregnant women is not recommended because there are bad effects on the fetus. However, in certain cases, pregnant women still need to use high heels, so it is necessary to adhere to some of the above notes to avoid affecting the health and fetus.
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