4. Ingrown Toenails: These are caused by excessive stress from ill-fitting shoes. Face it, your feet are expanding and so should your shoes. I wore my Crocs for the last trimester of my pregnancy with everything. Fashion goes out the window and comfort rules! Crocs Rx have enough arch support to help with your arch fatigue and enough room to avoid most ingrown toenails. If your toenail discomfort does not subside with wider shoes, seek your podiatrist. They can help! Remember that a pedicurist can give you an infection, so better left to the professionals.

5. Cramps in your feet: These are caused by increased blood volume during pregnancy and the high progesterone levels which relax your blood vessels to prevent high blood pressure. Relaxed and slack vessels can slow down your circulation. Increased weight in your pelvis can compress the veins reducing circulation to your feet. Tips for prevention of cramps: increase circulation by rotating your ankles and walking your cramps out. Exercise, stretch your calves daily, and make sure you are taking your prenatal vitamins to ward off any electrolyte imbalances. A walk around the block can help even if your legs hurt!

While the joys of motherhood may be one of life's most precious gifts, expectant mothers have to endure the rigors of pregnancy before they can experience baby bliss. Hopefully these tips from the trenches will help you survive your pregnancy as they did mine.

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