my heels hurt so much in the morning when i take the first few steps, never had this before pregnancy. im in 3rd trimester now. is it because of the weight or something else? anyone else with this?
Instead of spending money on expensive foot massagers or therapies, I just bought a pair of budget-friendly arch-support slippers. Also, doing simple calf stretches at home costs nothing and works wonders for the pain.
My doctor explained that the hormone relaxin softens the ligaments in your feet, which flattens your arch and causes heel pain. She suggested wearing supportive shoes and doing gentle foot stretches, but advised to call if there is any sudden swelling. Do check with your gynac if the pain is severe.
Pregnancy weight really puts so much pressure on our feet, ho na! I also had severe heel pain in my third trimester. Wearing soft, cushioned slippers even inside the house helped me a lot, haan na.
Between office commutes and standing at home, heel pain is so common. I switched to comfortable, flat orthopedic footwear and kept an ice bottle under my feet to roll at my desk. It is a quick and practical way to get relief.
When my heels started hurting, my MIL told me it is because of the relaxin hormone loosening the ligaments, and made me soak my feet in warm salt water. It really helped ease the ache. Try to get some rest and let family help you.
I know how frustrating and painful this is, and it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed by these sudden body changes. Heel pain can happen because of the extra weight and shifting center of gravity. Please don't stress, you are doing great.
