I think it's just one of those things that depends on how you carry your weight. Some people carry excess weight in their feet - and it doesn't take a lot to go up 1/2 size or from a medium to a wide. But other people have small feet even with extra weight, and they aren't likely to see a big difference.
I'm not positive which category I fall into though! lol! I currently wear either an 8 or 8.5 M. When I was younger, it was 7.5 to 8 but I'm not sure whether that change was from weight or age. I didn't change sizes during my pregnancy, though.
