New Mum Overcoming Postpartum Foot Pain

How UFIT Helped a New Mum Overcome Postpartum Foot Pain and Plantar Fasciitis

Postpartum recovery is different for every woman, but for many new mums, unexpected aches and pains can make those early months even more challenging. One of the most common yet overlooked issues is postpartum foot and heel pain, often caused by hormonal changes, weight shifts, and long hours on the feet caring for a newborn.

At UFIT, we see this often, and we recently supported a new mum whose story shows just how life-changing the right podiatry care can be.

When Pain Gets in the Way of Motherhood

Just three months after giving birth, this active, athletic new mum started experiencing severe foot and ankle pain. She had never felt anything like it before.

Walking hurt. Standing hurt. Even placing her feet on the floor first thing in the morning was excruciating.

She shared moments that stopped us in our tracks:

• She had to hold onto the wall at night to walk to her crying baby.

• The pain was sharp, intense, and completely new.

• Moving around the house, something she once did without thought, became a daily struggle.

After a month of worsening symptoms, she knew it wasn’t “just postpartum pain” and that she needed help.

Her First Visit to UFIT Podiatry

When she arrived at UFIT Podiatry in Singapore, she had no expectations, she simply wanted answers.

We began with a full foot and gait assessment. The scans revealed the truth:

• Significant inflammation in both feet

• More severe symptoms on the left side

• Overpronation and flat feet, which were contributing to the strain

• A clear diagnosis: plantar fasciitis

To help her understand the root cause, we recorded her walking mechanics on the treadmill. Watching the footage together, she could see exactly how her foot was rolling and why the pain was happening.

Awareness became the first step toward recovery.

A Personalised Treatment Plan That Worked

Once we identified the underlying issues, we built a structured treatment plan tailored specifically for her postpartum needs:

• Shockwave Therapy

Helped rapidly reduce inflammation and improve tissue healing.

• Custom-Made Insoles

Corrected her foot mechanics and relieved daily stress on the plantar fascia.

• Footwear Recommendations

We guided her on the right shoes to support both recovery and long-term comfort.

• Progressive Return-to-Movement Strategy

Ensured she could gradually return to the workouts and lifestyle she loved.

This combination is one of the most effective evidence-based approaches for postpartum plantar fasciitis, and it worked.

From Barely Walking to Running 10km Again

With consistent treatment and support, everything began to change.

Today, she shares that she has regained:

• Her confidence

• Her ability to walk pain-free

• Her strength in the gym

• Her joy in running, walking 10km or more, and doing HIIT workouts again

• The freedom to enjoy holidays, daily errands, and playtime with her baby, without fear of pain

The everyday movements she once took for granted are now fully hers again.

Supporting Women Through Postpartum Recovery

Her journey reflects something we see every week at UFIT:

• Postpartum foot pain is real.
• It’s more common than many women realise.
• And with the right support, it is absolutely treatable.

At UFIT Podiatry, we’re committed to helping mums move, live, and feel better with personalised care, expert assessment, and long-term solutions, not quick fixes.