my feet seems to 'grow fat or big' after giving birth... now can't wear covered shoes... just hurts (even for those shoes I could wear during pregnancy)... any mummies experience the same as me?

Yupp it's normal, unfortunately and for some cases, permanent. During pregnancy, there’s a relaxation of the ligaments throughout your whole body as it prepares for childbirth. Changes in hormonal levels are believed to be the cause. Moreover, as weight gain happens during pregnancy, your body puts more strain and stress on your feet, which can cause the joints to widen, thus increasing your shoe size. My petite bestie's shoe size went from 38 to 41