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the foot of the problem Just because you’re expecting, doesn’t mean that you can’t stay fashionable. But what if your favorite pair of shoes becomes the cause of various aches and pains? We discuss solutions P H O T O G R A P H B Y M a r t i n Fa v i s W o r ds B Y V a l e r i e A n n e d e l C a s t i l l o
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omen love shoes—there’s no denying it. While most of us often put on a pair of shoes for a confidence boost (and naturally, to complete our everyday outfits), it’s not such a great option for those with child. In fact, flip flops, ballet flats, and Ugg shoes are discouraged by podiatrists for pregnant moms—shocking, isn’t it? All the while we thought that the flip-flops we go home to everyday could be the safest bet for our tired feet.
According to a survey done by Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists in the U.K. in 2010, one-third of women risk foot health by wearing inappropriate footwear (such as sky high heels) during pregnancy, while two-thirds often wear flip-flops, which lack the essential support that pregnant women need. As much as 70% of these women have been found to be suffering from foot problems, including swollen ankles and feet, and pain in the arch and heel.
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