These might not be the shoes I wanted to wear.
Another side effect of pregnancy is swelling, especially in the feet.
In fact, a woman’s feet can actually grow or stretch out during pregnancy thanks to pregnancy hormones. And the change can be permanent.
Also, a growing belly can cause a woman’s balance to be more precarious, leaving flat shoes a more practical option.
Romper writes:
“With a stomach growing out, my balance was compromised. Away went the heels and high boots… still tucked into the recesses of my closets 10 years since giving birth because anything other than sneakers and flats make it impossible to keep up with kids.”