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"The problem:When you&amp;#039;re expecting, your extra weight, shifting center of gravity and swelling can often increase your foot size (usually by a half size), sometimes permanently.&amp;quot;During pregnancy, there is a slight tilt of the body forward,&amp;quot; says Philadelphia- based podiatrist Edward Chairman, D.P.M. &amp;quot;Because nature wants to compensate, the forefoot spreads and the arch flattens, causing the foot size to increase.&amp;quot; Additionally, the extra weight of pregnancy puts pressure on the veins in the legs, causing your feet to swell.The solution:Chairman recommends being fitted for an orthotic (a device worn inside the shoe that can help correct posture) and, for best results, to do so early in your pregnancy. Post-pregnancy, an orthotic can help prevent further damage.And, of course, when possible, Chairman encourages both prenatal and postpartum women to &amp;quot;sit down and put their feet up.&amp;quot;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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