Kourtney Kardashian Stumbles in Heels While Pregnant

Celebrities tend to be more likely to totter around on giant, scary spike heels while precariously pregnant, and Kourtney Kardashian is no exception to the trend.

The image of a celebrity or celebutante perched perilously on the already-dangerous accessories while pregnant is one we’ve grown accustomed to seeing, but does it ever get less cringe-worthy? Kourtney Kardashian is currently seven months pregnant with her second child, and the reality show fixture and second banana to Kim was snapped struggling to walk straight on a pair of sky-high Christian Louboutins in New York City’s Bryant Park before she was photographed mid-stumble by paparazzi.

Just before Kardashian’s near miss, she spoke to Us Weekly precisely about how hard it is to walk in spiky heels when knocked up. And she said that she’d just been having trouble managing being pregnant and wearing heels, telling the mag:

“It’s crazy. I almost did it yesterday morning for Easter, and then I was like, ‘I can’t. Sorry.'”

Kourtney Kardashian isn’t even the only celebrity to draw scrutiny by wearing heels when pregnant- Jessica Simpson, Victoria Beckham and Jersey Shore‘s Snooki have all worn heels during pregnancy that would be a challenge for a woman who isn’t pregnant to walk in. But doctors have warned against the practice, citing issues with posture as well as shifting centers of gravity- OB-GYN Catherine Lynch says:

“…as you get further along in the pregnancy you’ll probably want to go to a lower heel, because your center of gravity will be constantly changing and walking in heels will be harder to manage. Usually at about 25 weeks I recommend going to a lower heel, especially if you’re having a lot of back pain.”

Pediatrician Jennifer Shu also weighed in on the heels and pregnancy debate, saying even platforms pose a risk:

“Wearing high heels (even wide-based, clunky ones) is not a good idea during pregnancy. That’s because your weight increases and your body shape and center of gravity change, making you walk differently (and less steadily). A fall during pregnancy could hurt you and possibly your baby, so think twice before adding height to your growing girth.”

Kourtney Kardashian’s new addition is expected to arrive sometime in June.