Compression Stockings in pregnancy

In pregnancy the veins of the body are working harder to pump the blood up to the heart and they are not able to do that with the added weight of the baby as well as the expanded belly. In pregnancy because of blood pooling in the lower part of the leg it cause it to swell and also there are leg cramps that go alongside.

That said what you need to do is visit your doctor and ask for some advice on the kind of compression socks that you should be wearing.

Then comes the kind of compression stockings in pregnancy you will need. The support socks as they are called come in various compression ratios which are measure in mmHg that can help you decide how much pressure you want to apply at the ankle. In the support socks the most pressure is applied on the ankles and the pressure is lessened as the socks reach the knees.

Then there are the ones which are only till the knee where as there are several which thigh high or panty hose.

The cost of those stockings will vary based on the brand and the most famous brand is the jobst compression socks. The cost can start from $ 20 and can go up till $100. As they internet is the bets thing to happen and you can have the things available at a discount with coupon codes and all if you so desire and search properly on the net. The cost in the case of pregnancy may very well be covered by the insurance companies. I have not checked that but you can check that before buying the stockings as they have been medically advised I am sure that these are covered by the insurance companies.
Tip: In pregnancy if you need to be on the treadmill use the special treadmill mat for the same.

So good luck with your pregnancy and good bye top swelling of legs