After pregnancy, this part of the pregnant mother may "get larger" and it is difficult to "shrink" back after giving birth

After pregnancy, the pregnant mother's body will undergo major changes.

Writer: Muzi

Finalization: After Suzi

, some women may experience height growth due to changes in hormone levels and their hands and feet may become larger during pregnancy.

According to relevant foreign survey data, 50%-70% of pregnant women will have this situation during pregnancy.

So, after the feet get bigger during pregnancy, can they "shrink" back after giving birth?

Case: The feet get bigger during pregnancy, and it is difficult to "shrink" back after giving birth.

Before giving birth, Xiao Liu wears shoes of size 37. Now it has been half a year after giving birth, he can only wear shoes of size 39. Looking at the feet two yards older than before pregnancy, Xiao Liu really wanted to cry without tears.

In fact, not only Xiao Liu encountered this situation, many mothers have similar experiences.

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Some time ago, Xiao Liu went to visit her friend Xiao Li. Xiao Li was pregnant for more than 7 months and found that her feet seemed to be bigger. The shoes I bought before are now I can't wear it anymore, thinking that I have recently raised a baby at home, and I don't need to travel far. I wear slippers all autumn, go to work, go to get off work, buy food, etc.

Seeing that Xiaoli was wearing slippers to and fro, Xiao Liu asked directly. Xiaoli confided to her helplessly, saying that her feet had become bigger, and that her shoes didn't fit well, so it was convenient to wear slippers.

can listen to her words, Xiao Liu quickly stopped: "If you get used to wearing slippers, then your feet won't shrink back! I was like this at the beginning, but now my feet are two yards bigger!" Not only that, Xiao Liu is also thin Explaining the disadvantages of wearing slippers during pregnancy, Xiaoli was surprised after listening, and immediately said that she would no longer wear slippers in the future.

Why do the feet get bigger after pregnancy?

edema during pregnancy

As the uterus of the pregnant mother increases, the weight of the lower limbs of the mother-to-be increases, blood circulation is affected, and the venous return may be compressed, resulting in edema, making the feet enlarged.

If this happens, pregnant mothers can take the left side or raise the limbs to improve.

Hormonal changes affect

expectant mothers even if there is no edema, it is possible that the foot may become enlarged due to hormonal reasons.

In the second and third trimester of pregnancy, the body of the expectant mother will automatically secrete a hormone that relaxes the ligaments to help open the pelvic cavity, but this hormone will make the pregnant mother’s feet wider and thicker. Therefore, many pregnant mothers will feel that their feet have changed. Big.

Wearing slippers during pregnancy is not good for the fetus.

• Wearing slippers will increase the burden on the feet.

Slippers on the market are generally designed to be wide and have poor wrapping and fit. They require toes, feet, and even the entire lower limbs when walking. The muscles and tendons of the feet are strengthened and contracted, and the soles of the feet need more strength to grasp the shoes. If

keeps walking in this state for a long time, it may cause abrasion of the skin of the pregnant mother's feet and a greatly increased proportion of lower limb tibia pain. Not only that, but also aggravate the degree of edema.

• It’s easy to slip when wearing slippers

Some pregnant mothers choose cheaper slippers in order to save money. The bottom rubber is very hard. It is very easy to slip or trip when wearing them. It is not safe for pregnant mothers and babies.

• Wearing slippers for a long time causes backache and back pain. The basic function of

slippers is to make it easy to put on and take off indoors. They are not suitable for long-term walking.

Even if you are not pregnant, you will feel tired walking in slippers all the time, let alone a pregnant mother with a big belly? Wearing it for a long time is likely to make pregnant mothers back pain.

How to choose the right shoes during pregnancy?

First of all, pregnant mothers should consider the problem of foot swelling when choosing shoes.

The feet of pregnant mothers will change every day, every week, and every month. The changes in foot shape only stop at changes in girth (fertility), while the amount of change in foot length varies with weight. Sitting, standing and walking When choosing shoes, it should be about 10 cm longer than the foot.

Next, the most important thing to note is that the choice of shoes must be comfortable.

After 4 months of pregnancy, mothers-to-be have gradually changed their body shape and have limited mobility. They are special groups wherever they go. Therefore, it is best to choose shoes with round heads and wider fatness and soft upper materials. Elastic bands or shoes with adjustable width.

Finally, the height of the heel is also a place to pay attention to.

Pregnant mothers are not suitable to wear high heels. Because of the change of weight, the center of gravity cannot be moved forward, which will affect the fetus. Therefore, it is best to choose some moderate thickness flat shoes.