Pregnancy is a special time in the life of every woman. During this period, there are many significant changes in the body. It is necessary to select new clothes, linen, to revise their attitude to many things. Even such a trifle as pantyhose, it would seem, requires special attention from the pregnant woman. They should now provide not only heat for our feet, but also be comfortable, do not crash and do not lead to circulatory disorders. Moreover, they should facilitate the work of the venous arteries and blood vessels, especially during the last periods of pregnancy, when a significant load is on their feet.
During pregnancy, the legs are particularly prone to such an unpleasant disease as varicose veins. It can appear, even if before pregnancy you did not notice anything like that. Do not forget that during pregnancy hormonal changes in the body occur, which leads to a decrease in the elasticity of the walls of the vessels and the wreath. And even with a brief increase in venous pressure, there is a large risk of the appearance of signs of varicose veins.
And even more so, you need compression tights for pregnant women, if you have had this disease before pregnancy. It should also be taken into account that the risk of manifestation or exacerbation of varicose increases with each subsequent pregnancy.
What is the peculiarity of compression lingerie for pregnant women?
If we consider pantyhose specifically, then they have a special insert that covers the stomach. It is elastic, so it stretches easily as the stomach grows in size.
In addition, compression tights, stockings and knee-highs during pregnancy are specially designed in such a way as to squeeze the legs with sufficient force necessary to prevent swelling of the enlarged sections of the veins and the blood does not stagnate.
The main difference between compression knitwear and tights is that the pressure in it is distributed from the bottom up. This means that it is maximal in the ankle region, in the knee region, the pressure is average, and the hip becomes minimal. That is, there is no pressure at all on the hips and stomach.
This grading of pressure in anti-varicose pantyhose and stockings for pregnant women can significantly increase the rate of outflow of blood from the veins located in the legs. In addition, compression stockings and stockings create an additional frame that supports the veins, thus protecting them from excessive stretching. The pressure from the compression linen narrows the lumen of the veins, which leads to an increase in the rate of outflow of venous blood and, thereby, prevents the formation of blood clots in them.
Compression of the soft tissues at the level of the shins protects them from swelling, muscle aches and fatigue. And thanks to the compression of the walls of the veins, they support their valves, which allows the blood to stagnate in one area.
A few tips from experts on the choice of compression knitwear:
- Before buying, you need to consult a phlebologist, since it is he who prescribes the use of medical compression lingerie. In addition, he will determine whether a pregnant woman needs a therapeutic compression knitwear, or you can get by with a preventive.
- It is important to choose the right size. To do this, you need to take measurements correctly.
- You need to choose natural materials of manufacture, but not synthetic ones. Medical compression jersey is made of strong natural cotton or rubber threads.
- As for tailoring of compression tights, stockings and golfs, they should be made using seamless technology.
- This medical compression knitwear can be recognized by the sign of the RAL standard - it gives the buyers a guarantee in the effectiveness and safety of the product.