When Your Shoes Don’t Fit

Have you found yourself sifting through your closet, looking for a pair of shoes that don’t kill your feet lately? Have you discovered that many of your shoes don’t even fit any more? Chances are, your feet are swollen from pregnancy. There are various reasons for your feet to swell during pregnancy, causing those favorite heels to fit a little more snugly, or not at all. Fortunately, there are some things you can do, as well. The technical term for swelling of the extremities, such as the feet, during pregnancy is called edema. Fluid is collecting in the tissue. Your … Continue reading

Tips for Increasing Your Daily Water Intake

Drinking water is always important for your health, but when you’re pregnant, it’s even more essential! To make sure you drink enough each day (see “Are You Drinking Enough Water?” below), try these recommendations: Designated Water Bottle with Straw I tend to drink a lot more water when I have a reusable bottle handy that has a straw. For the simple reason that I don’t have to drop what I’m doing to unscrew a cap, I’m much more likely to take a sip if my water bottle has a straw. I can pick up the bottle, flip back the straw, … Continue reading