During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes many changes that also involve some discomfort and discomfort. Although most of them disappear after delivery, there are certain measures that can help alleviate these discomforts.
We talk about nausea, fluid retention, back pain or limb pain. From the Official College of Podiatry of the Community of Madrid (COPOMA), they give us some advice to avoid discomfort in the feet during pregnancy.
Causes of foot pain in pregnancy
During this period, the body experiences a significant weight gain, which implies an added load on the feet. Also during these nine months there is a change in the body’s center of gravity: as the gut grows, the more the center of gravity moves forward, which causes the feet to become overloaded at certain points.
Therefore, the closer to the time of delivery, the more common the discomfort in this part of the body.
Most frequent complaints
The most frequent discomforts usually occur in the support points, due to that change in the center of gravity or, what is the same, in the sole of the foot and in the areas where extra pressure or effort is exerted by the feet. , as in the heel or metatarsal heads, where the toes begin.
However, these “conflict points” can also move to other parts of our feet, causing, for example, more often ingrown toenails, keys, etc.
Thus, the most common foot complaints during pregnancy are:
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Pain in the sole of the foot produced by the overload of the plantar fascia and that, if it develops, can even turn into plantar fasciitis.
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Swelling of the feet and ankles due to fluid retention, or edema, very common in the last weeks of pregnancy.
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Bad foot odor , dryness or cracks produced by the usual hormonal alterations, which make the feet sweat more, dry out more, have more humidity or worse circulation.
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Ingrown nails caused by the swelling of the feet itself that causes the nails to ingrown into the skin.
How can we avoid these annoyances?
- The main measure that we must always consider to take care of our feet is to use good shoes , which are comfortable and made of natural materials, that breathe. In addition, it is important that these shoes have a good sole, which cushions and absorbs the impact produced when walking.
As an added value, to avoid possible falls due to the loss of stability due to the change in gravity of the body, you must have a good grip.
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Carry out daily hygiene care , which will help us avoid certain skin anomalies: wash them daily with neutral soaps, dry them thoroughly with care, moisturize them with cream and wear breathable socks that keep them protected.
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It will always be beneficial to walk , as far as possible, and not stand for a long time without moving. In addition, whenever possible, keeping your feet up is very beneficial for circulation.
With these simple measures, the usual thing is that discomfort in the feet is reduced or avoided, although if not, it is always advisable to go to a professional podiatrist, because discomfort in the part where the rest of the body is sustained affects, and much , in our well-being.
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