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A member asked:
Could someone explain how it feels walking around with preg belly? i have ataxic gait & fear falling. does it feel like walking cradling a 10 pd bag?
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Absolutely!: The pregnancy causes all the above, and the weight is always shifting, throwing off your balance. It is imperative that you wear comfortable low or no heel walking shoes. High heel shoes will only exacerbate(make worse) your ataxia and are NOT recommended.
Answered 7/26/2014
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Same: only your center of gravity has changed.If the baby drops there is more pressure lower that makes it harder to walk
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