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Maternity Support Hose


maternity support hose As your pregnancy develops, you may begin to develop swelling in your feet and ankles. Hormone changes may cause vein walls to relax slightly and stretch out. Greater blood flow to and from the womb, along with the size and weight of your expanding tummy, puts additional pressure on the veins
of your legs. Some women may develop complications in their pregnancy and be ordered by their doctors to sit and lie down more. All women may want to consider maternity compression hose as a solution to both discomfort and to combat the potential of varicose veins. Furthermore, if you have a history of varicose veins in your family, maternity support hose may be even more important

Maternity support hose help to combat poor circulation that can occur as a result of pregnancy. The blood in your body needs to work against gravity as it flows up your legs and back to the heart. Your expanding belly along with the additional stress you developing child puts on your body causes your veins to dilate and work less efficiently.

Compression hose work to promote circulation by helping the blood return back to the heart. The hose apply pressure all the way up the leg with the most pressure at the ankle and gradually less all the way up the leg. Wearing the hose during the day will help to reduce the swelling in your legs and help to stop the formation of varicose veins.

While maternity compression hose are a generally accepted treatment, you still need to receive a doctor's prescription to purchase them. There are some that are available without a prescription but they offer the lowest amounts of compression and may not be effective in your particular case. Moreover, it is always best to speak with you doctor before you try any treatment. Please note that compression stockings are not meant to be worn overnight.