My old chappals suddenly feel tight and my feet look bigger to me, im in 7th month now. Is this a real thing or just swelling? Did ur shoe size actually change after baby?
Yes, our bodies go through so many beautiful changes to bring a new life, and yes, feet can actually get slightly bigger or swell. Just stay positive, massage your feet with warm oil and pray. Take care of yourself, this is all part of a blessed journey.
Actually, there is a hormone called relaxin that loosens your joints, which can cause the bones in your feet to spread a bit. So yes, many women permanently go up a shoe size. It's perfectly natural, but if the swelling is painful, definitely consult your doctor.
A slight increase in shoe size is normal due to pregnancy hormones relaxing your ligaments. But please monitor if the swelling in your feet or hands is sudden and very heavy, as that can be a sign of high BP. Always check with your gynac to ensure everything is safe.
My feet definitely felt a size bigger during my third trimester because of all the extra fluid. Now that I am breastfeeding, the swelling is totally gone, but my old tight shoes still feel a bit snug. It's very common because the ligaments stretch out, so wear comfortable flats.
Yes, my feet grew by one full size, and because I had thyroid issues, the water retention was even more. Please make sure u are getting your regular thyroid and BP check-ups done with your doctor because that also plays a role in how much u swell up. Don't worry, just keep checking with your doc.
Beta, feet do appear larger because of the water retention and the body loosening up. I always advise girls to soak their feet in warm water with a little rock salt in the evening. Don't stand for too long and keep a pillow under your feet when sleeping, it helps a lot.
My feet got quite swollen and wide during my pregnancy. Since I had gestational diabetes, I had to be very careful with my diet, reducing salt intake and walking lightly as allowed by my doctor. Make sure u eat balanced meals and don't sit with your legs hanging down for long.
Yes, it is a mix of fluid retention and the ligaments spreading out. My husband is a doctor and he always told me to avoid tight shoes as it can cause ingrown toenails. Wear breathable, loose shoes and keep your legs elevated whenever u are sitting.
I felt so sad when none of my favorite heels fit me during my pregnancy, I literally felt like my feet were huge. But now holding my baby, I realize how much my body endured for him. It's a very real thing, so please just buy comfy footwear and be kind to yourself.
Honestly, I can't even see my feet right now over this huge 3rd-trimester belly, let alone know if they grew! But yes, my husband had to buy me slippers two sizes bigger last week just so I could walk comfortably. It's a struggle but we are almost at the finish line!
Oh god, don't even ask! Carrying twins made my feet swell so much, I went up almost two shoe sizes and none of my fancy footwear fit me anymore. The good news is some of the swelling goes down, but honestly, my feet permanently stayed a half-size larger!
Oh yes, my feet became like little fluffy pillows in the last month, haha! But after my normal delivery, most of the swelling disappeared within a couple of weeks. Just invest in some comfortable slip-ons for now, your body is doing amazing work.
