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Babying Your Feet

Preventing Foot Problems During Pregnancy

By Kate Prior

Because each customer is different, Glass asks a variety of questions about his patients' lifestyles before making a shoe recommendation. "We will probably put you in a practical, pretty casual shoe," he says. "You want a shoe that is very supportive ... one that can control shock." When buying new shoes, Glass suggests going to the shoe store at the end of the day. He also encourages women to have their feet measured several times throughout their pregnancy.

But shoes aren't the only products Glass recommends for expecting mothers. If you are experiencing over-pronation, he sells custom inserts to correct the problem. "Many doctors encourage women to wear compression hosiery, which helps keep the pressure from fluids down to a minimum," he says. "They make many women feel a lot better. It can also help with varicose veins."

In Bilaniuk's case, compression hosiery made all the difference. "I experienced considerable relief," she says. "I was shocked at how small my ankles were. I could move them without even a hint of pain."

In addition to being comfortable, you can soothe your feet. Many companies, such as Dr. Scholl's Pedicure Essentials foot creams or Cuccio Naturale's Milk & Honey Sea Salts Moisturizing Exfoliant, offer home care products that allow you to clean, exfoliate and moisturize your feet.

If you are far along and cannot touch your toes, get some help from your local beauty salon or day spa. Applying nail polish, acrylics or wraps is safe, says Dr. Marjorie Greenfield, associate professor of obstetrics and

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