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Pregnancy is a pivotal period in a woman’s life. Legs should not be overlooked as skin radiance and hair density change. The state of the legs and ankles is altered due to pregnancy hormones and the development of the uterus, resulting in the sensation of heavy, fatigued, sore legs and swollen feet. This is related to hormonal changes brought on by pregnancy, as well as an increase in the body’s blood volume. As a result, the deep and superficial veins are pressed together.

 

Compression stockings are one of the alternatives for dealing with heavy legs and other minor symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency. Compression stockings can also help to prevent venous thrombosis, varicose veins, and venous inflammation. Compression stockings should consequently be worn from the start of pregnancy.

 

Compression stockings are a sort of support stocking that is worn from the beginning of pregnancy until three months after delivery as a prophylactic strategy. Everything is explained to you!

 

 

 

What are the benefits of compression stockings?

As previously stated, chronic venous insufficiency and impaired blood circulation are particularly frequent during pregnancy due to the roughly 20% increase in blood volume during the first several months and up to 45 percent at the end. Swollen legs, varicose veins on the thighs, and venous stasis in the foot can all be avoided by using compression stockings.

 

 

 

When should pregnant women wear compression stockings or tights?

For preventive, 20-30 mmHg grade pregnancy support stockings should be worn from the third month of pregnancy until 6 weeks after delivery.

 

 

 

What is compression treatment and how does it work?

Graduated compression compresses the legs in a controlled manner. The pressure is highest at the ankle and progressively diminishes as it travels up the leg to the thigh. This permits blood to flow more freely to the heart, and the heart’s beating activity expels blood more efficiently into arteries and veins.

 

As a result, compression stockings or tights can help to minimize fluid accumulation in the lower limbs and the discomfort that comes with it. As a result, they can be quite beneficial to a pregnant woman, although they are not required.

 

What are the distinctions between compression stockings?

When you are pregnant, having sore legs in the morning or varicose veins on your thighs is a sign of venous insufficiency. Compression stockings are therefore recommended to combat this type of condition.

 

Compression stockings come in a variety of styles, including ankle stockings, mid-knee stockings, and pantyhose. The compression tights for pregnant women are adaptable to their changing situations since they have an elastic stretch triangle on the abdomen for optimal comfort and pregnancy progression. Tights are generally preferred for their full support, but when worn underpants, stockings are more handy!

 

 

 

Another crucial factor is the compression stockings’ class.

 

The first category includes preventive stockings for those who are prone to venous issues or pregnant women who do not have a significant risk of venous insufficiency (15-20 mmHg). When the danger is larger and your doctor confirms it, the second class is suggested for pregnant women (20-30 mmHg).

 

 

 

What is the best way to put on compression stockings?

Here are some helpful hints for putting on compression garments:

 

Make sure your legs are completely dry.

Because rubber gloves provide better grip, always use them when putting on and taking off your stockings or compression garments. Make use of technological help.

Long nails, jewelry, harsh heels, worn shoes, or any other object that could harm your compressive clothes should be avoided.

Maintain a healthy weight and a healthy lifestyle.

 

 

How should compression stockings and garments be cared for?

Every day, wash your stockings in warm water using a light soap. Add no fabric softener to the mix.

Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle (unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer).

Using clean, warm water, rinse your stockings.

Avoid wringing your stockings and direct heat (dryer, radiator, sun).

Dry them in the open air after sponging them in a dry towel.

Socks should not be ironed.