Healthy pregnancy tips

Without any irony about every pregnant woman, we have to state the fact that she makes promenades to shops and other walks in the fresh air for herself and for her unborn child. Therefore, the burden on her, poor thing, is enormous. And it’s no wonder that the legs start to hurt, fatigue builds up, and sometimes even “shoots” in the lower back.

To save themselves from such misfortunes, doctors advise pregnant women to choose the right shoes. She, in their opinion, should only be orthopedic – and preferably from natural materials. Shoes are selected exactly to size. Of course, every woman wants to remember the recent times when she sported high-heeled shoes. We admit that orthopedic footwear is not the latest trend. But it is extremely useful and convenient for a pregnant woman who wants to save herself from trouble. If you could not find shoes in an orthopedic salon (say, you didn’t like the color), you can order them in a specialized salon. They will take into account all individual “whims” and sew what is needed. And you just have to walk for nine months in very comfortable and light shoes.

Expert Opinion

Ekaterina Makarovskaya, orthopedic practitioner, network of orthopedic salons “Rintek”:

– A woman gains weight during pregnancy, which is one of the causes of edema, varicose veins, flat feet. Foot problems cloud pregnancy and affect fetal development. At this time, you should think about wearing orthopedic shoes. Orthopedic shoes reduce the risk of foot diseases, provide comfort, and help to properly distribute the load on the foot. Young women want shoes that are not only comfortable and practical, but also look fashionable and elegant. Modern models of orthopedic shoes will satisfy even the most sophisticated taste of expectant mothers, while providing comfort and health to the feet.

Pregnancy is a period when a woman, like a tuning fork, reacts to any changes that occur in her body. For example, pain in the feet starts out of the blue. They torment either in the morning or in the evening. Therefore, a pregnant woman is worried and worried, which in her position is categorically not recommended. Pull yourself together and consult a doctor.

First of all, it must be said that heel pains are more often associated with changes in your body. When a baby grows up, you, unwittingly, put on weight. And, naturally, the load on the feet increases, and hence pains in the heels appear. We hasten to console you: such sensations are experienced even by a non-pregnant woman who decided to change her shoes for sneakers. And until she gets used to the new shoes, she will suffer in it for a couple of days. Therefore, in order to avoid such a situation, we advise you to slightly change your daily routine, to make it more gentle and not tiring. And try to consume less fluids, it is known to cause swelling of the legs in large quantities. If you feel unbearable from pain in your heels, you should take a foot bath with regular saline solution. Believe me, in most cases it helps a lot, relieves swelling and fatigue.

Expert Opinion

Alexander Popov, traumatologist-orthopedist, chief physician “Samara Podological Center”:

– First of all, you need a preliminary consultation with a specialist. It is important to know that during pregnancy there is a tremendous load on the feet. During pregnancy, deformation of the transverse and longitudinal arch of the foot can occur, and in order to eliminate the risks already in the early stages of pregnancy, you need to be puzzled by the choice and purchase of orthopedic insoles.

No one will dispute the fact that a woman is a kind of flower that needs to be constantly looked after and cherished. Of course, with all her beauty and attractiveness, I would like her to be always healthy and full of life-affirming optimism.

One of the most modern and effective methods of maintaining a woman’s health is an ultrasound examination of the body. Ultrasound helps prevent many diseases and provides invaluable assistance to both doctors and patients. By the way, the advantages of ultrasound are efficiency, safety and information content. For example, if you undergo an ultrasound examination and examination by a gynecologist at least once a year, you can protect yourself from many diseases and undesirable consequences. By the way, the ultrasound used in the device does not cause any damage. Not a single self-respecting physician can do without ultrasound today. Therefore, you should not be intimidated by this preventive procedure. You just need to remember forever that it is easier to prevent a disease than to cure it.

Expert Opinion

Anastasia Ivanenko, ultrasound doctor of the medical center «Manual»:

– Every self-respecting woman is obliged to undergo an ultrasound scan once a year. And in the presence of any pathologies – once every six months, as this is necessary in order to be aware of your condition and in which case, in time to prevent the disease. When planning a pregnancy, it is extremely important to undergo an ultrasound scan, because this method helps to see how healthy a woman is and whether she has any concomitant diseases. “