Couple of lifestyle questions

Body: 

Hello there, I'm new to all of this (I posted in the pregnancy section last week).

I read on this site that tight clothing over the abdomen is not helpful with prolapse. I'm wondering about high-heeled shoes? Is that a no-no?

Also, how much walking is beneficial? My physio said start with 10 minutes but I'm wondering what everyone else thinks?

I'm sure I had other questions in mind but my sleep-deprived baby-brain is unable to think much right now....I'll probably be back with more!

high heeled shoes for me is a big no-no. I find it near impossible to get even close to good posture while wearing heels. also, its harder for me to comfortably wear my baby while I'm in heels. so I've turned into my mom, and I rarely wear heels anymore. and my podiatrist brother in law applauds me, he says heels ruin your feet.

as for walking, I say start slow and walk as much as you can. your body will let you know when you're doing too much. I think everyone's different, also depends on your overall level of fitness. but in general I think walking is wonderful for just about everyone.

Hi Shellymum

I find I can wear high heels for sitting occasions, but I wouldn't try to walk any great distance in them. It is just too dangerous. When I am doing my everyday stuff I am fortunate to be able to go barefoot, or wear thongs (Ozzie for flipflops) or workboots out in the paddock.

When I have to look respectable or stand or walk for an extended period, I have flat-heeled dress thongs in a couple of colours, or flat-heeled slip-ons or flat-heeled boots or laceups for winter. Around the house in winter I wear ugg boots. However, I do have dancing shoes with 2 inch heels which work fine, as I can dance in posture anyway (latin & ballroom) and have to keep my knees flexed for dancing anyway. These dancing shoes were custom made, have open toes, very good arch support and very flexible suede soles. Bellydancing and ballet workout is strictly bare feet. When I am can be sitting a lot, eg dinners and concerts, I bring out the 3 1/2 inch stilettos, just so I can be a real lady twice a year. The tiara also comes out for these occasions too!

I figure that wearing high heels is a bit like doing releves, so it can't be all that bad, except that you never come down onto flat feet! In practice, I usually slip high heels off when I am sitting down, if I can get away with it! Bare feet is definitely my favourite. I go through a lot of pumice.

I still find allowing my belly to relax is a constant reminder process, but it pays off. I have given myself permission to ditch any trousers, skirts or dresses that compress my belly. They are just not comfortable any more.

Cheers

Louise