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| “ the British Journal of Midwifery praises them highly - and, at £27, they're cheaper than a single physiotherapy session”
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Guardian Weekend 18th March 2006
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| “On a more practical note, I've discovered Mothersteps - a god send for pregnant women. These insoles fit into your shoes or boots, helping your posture and easing backache.” |
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| The Mirror 8th March 2006 |
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| “Extra weight means aching feet and when the weather is warm that can lead to fluid collecting in your lower legs and feet which can be very uncomfortable. Dr Charlotte Hawkins, a leading clinician in biomechanics and orthontics has spent her career eliminating pain through realigning the bones of some of the world's richest men and women. But now she has turned her attention to pregnancy, A growing baby causes many of the mother's soft tissues and some bones to be put out of their natural line, which can lead to aches and pains, In some cases this can put pressure on the joints and cause severe back problems. Pregnant women tend to accommodate their extra weight by rolling their feet inwards. The new Mothersteps insoles realign the feet and hold the ankle correctly, eliminating many aches and pains in the process.” |
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| Baby and Toddler Gear July 2006 |
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| “We welcome any thing that relieves backache during pregnancy - and Mothersteps do just that. Taking the form of shoe insoles, they work by readjusting the body's alignment to cope with the extra strain of pregnancy. Just slip them into your shoes and they'll offer you fast relief to pains in your back, feet and legs.” |
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| Practical Parenting May 2006 |
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| “The Claim: An insole worn during pregnancy to reduce back, hip and leg pain, it corrects the body's alignment to prevent unnecessary strain and help it cope with the pressure put on it by carrying a baby for nine months.
Tester's Verdict: I've got curvature of the spine and I also put on 4 stone when I was pregnant so I suffered with realty bad backache. A friend recommended I try these and they immediately eased the strain on my back - I could walk places again without suffering badly afterwards.
Recommend? Yes, my friend is pregnant with triplets so I've told her to get some.'” |
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| Celebs On Sunday 21st May 2006 |
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| “Katie Ellis sorted out her pregnancy back pain with 'Mothersteps; an insole designed by Dr Charlotte Hawkins to help readjust the body's alignment 'I'm telling everyone about them!' she says.” |
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| Essentials 6th May 2006 |
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| “Dr Charlotte Hawkins, one of the UK's leading specialists in biomechanics and orthotics, has developed a shoe insole designed to reduce back pain, foot fatigue and postural discomfort during pregnancy.
Called Mothersteps, the insoles work by assisting the function of the leg and lower back, which are challenged with the weight gain associated with pregnancy. They help to realign foot and ankle structures that contribute to this pain, according to Hawkins.
As the foot reaches a certain point during your gait cycle (the way you walk), it 'rolls in' and, with an increase in weight of up to llkg during pregnancy, this can have extensive effects. The insoles are designed to prevent the shin and thighbone compensating for the abnormal movement of the foot, as this contributes to foot, ankle, knee, hip and low-back pain.” |
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| Irish Independent Mothers & Babies Supplement 28th March 2006 |
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| “Joint pain during pregnancy can be unbearable, the extra weight often having a 'rolling-in' effect on feet and ankles. But help is at hand with a new product developed by Dr Charlotte Hawkins a leading clinician in biomechanics. Mothersteps are discrete shoe insoles that work to re-align the foot and ankle structure that is causing the pain.” |
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| Natural Health and Beauty July 2006 |
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| “An aching back can be a real pain in the behind when you're pregnant. Mothersteps are functional insoles, worn within everyday shoes, which help your leg and low back function effectively when you're carrying a heavy bump.” |
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| Pregnancy and Birth April Newsletter |
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| “One of the UK's leading specialists in biomechanics has developed a shoe insole for pregnant women. Mothersteps are designed to reduce lower back, hip and leg pain, foot fatigue and postural discomfort, by gently readjusting the body's alignment to cope with the increased strain that it's under during pregnancy. At £27, they sound ideal for helping to make your exciting nine months as painless as possible.” |
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| Pregnancy Baby & You May 2006 |
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| “Mums-to-be may find that their precious bump can put more than a strain on the waist band of their favourite pair of jeans. With the average woman gaining around two and a half stone in weight by the end of her pregnancy, the extra pressure on your knee and hip joints can affect your posture and sense of balance. If this is starting to sound all too familiar, it could be time to try Mothersteps, a clever instep for your shoe that is designed to gently adjust the foot and ankle structure. As your pregnancy progresses, your foot begins to roll inwards and, combined with the extra weight of your unborn child, can cause your shin and thigh bone to over pronounce. We've got the pregnant girls in our office to test them and they swear by the benefits!
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| Real 12th May 2006 |
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| “try this,..
Mothersteps are special plastic insoles for pregnant women to help ease backache and correct posture. They work by altering your stance, literally making you stand up straight, 'They really improved my posture and I felt much less achy after wearing them for a few days,' says our tester.” |
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| Zest June 2006 |
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