The period of pregnancy is perhaps the most beautiful in the life of every woman. The prospect of having a baby, becoming a mother, of course, can not but rejoice every pregnant girl.
But along with happy moments, there are also many nuances that can slightly overshadow such a wonderful time.
During pregnancy, girls dramatically gain weight, because bearing a small developing person is impossible without it.
The consequence of this is an increase in the load on the legs, which can lead to more negative consequences, such as the development of thrombosis, varicose veins, severe swelling and pain in the legs.
To prevent the appearance of all the above symptoms, pregnant women also need to use compression hosiery.
A good option is tights with a compression effect, which have many advantages.
To be in all arms, if you suddenly have to face a similar problem, you should consider in more detail the use of compression tights for pregnant women, as well as familiarize themselves with their healing properties and other features.
Healing properties
Before acquiring tights with varying degrees of compression, it is worth consulting with your doctor in order to get accurate indications for the use of this product.
Wearing compression tights is necessary for pregnant women in a number of cases, which need a detailed examination:
- With chronic venous insufficiency;
- With the occurrence of constant fatigue and pain in the lower extremities;
- If severe swelling occurs in the evening;
- When convulsive spasms in the calves occur;
- With the occurrence and development of varicose veins and spider veins.
A weighty argument in favor of wearing compression tights for pregnant women can be the development of thrombotic diseases and the occurrence of eczema.
If at least one of these symptoms is present, a pregnant girl needs to wear compression tights in order to feel normal and make a healthy baby without harm to her own health.
This product has a very strong therapeutic, prophylactic and therapeutic effect:
- Protection of veins from the expansion and occurrence of varicose and thrombotic diseases;
- Stimulation of active blood circulation by exerting pressure on the surface of the leg;
- Nutrients and oxygen particles penetrate the skin better and saturate it;
- Prevention against the occurrence of convulsive cramps;
- Prevention of the occurrence of edema by stimulating blood vessels to absorb additional extracellular beneficial elements.
Compression classes
Tights for pregnant women also differ in the degree of compression, which, in turn, has some distinctive features.
It should be noted that for the selection and purchase of tights of a certain compression class, a specialist consultation is necessary in order to protect yourself from buying the wrong product, which may turn out to be useless, or vice versa - it will accidentally harm health.
- Compression tights with a minimum degree of exposure are considered preventive and are indicated for use only in the prevention of lower limb disease.
- Compression tights of the first compression class are prescribed for pregnant girls in the event of spider veins and thrombotic nodes, as well as the occurrence of severe swelling and pain at the end of the day.
- The second compression class is used to treat thrombotic and varicose diseases in pregnant women.
- The indication for the use of tights of the third compression class can be severe venous insufficiency, which causes many disturbances in the functioning of the circulatory system of the lower extremities.
- When severe edema occurs, as well as abnormalities in the process of lymphatic flow, which appear during varicose veins, tights of the fourth compression class are widely used.
Brands
Many well-known brands are engaged in the production of compression hosiery, which also includes compression tights for pregnant women.
Some of them are more popular, some, on the contrary, are not widespread.
Using the example of a comparative table, we consider in more detail the advantages of products of various brands, as well as the features of their pricing policy.
Brand name |
Producing country |
Features |
Price-quality ratio |
Relaxsan |
Italy |
It has the ability to quickly stretch, low wear resistance. Tights will last no more than a month. |
The ratio of quality and price is justified, since low-quality goods are offered at a minimum price. |
Venotex |
USA |
A large lineup, products have an average degree of wear resistance. |
The ratio of c / c is not justified, since the average quality product is offered at a slightly overpriced price. |
Medi |
Germany |
A wide range, a high degree of wear resistance, there are models for sports and travel, as well as devices for easy donning. |
Although the price is too high, it is definitely justified, since the product has the same high quality. |
ORTO |
Spain |
Good quality, preservation of compression up to 4 months. Among the shortcomings is the rapid wear of the feet. |
Average quality at an average price. |
Intex |
Russia |
High degree of wear resistance, quality material. |
High quality at a reasonable price. |
Ergoforma |
Italy |
High wear resistance, wide range, including sports models. |
High quality goods at an affordable price. |
Sigvaris |
Switzerland |
Elite models of compression underwear, high wear resistance, attractive design. |
High quality goods at an equally high price. |
How to choose tights and stockings?
When choosing tights and stockings for pregnant girls, first of all, you should pay attention to the instructions, the attending physician, who observes the patients during the entire pregnancy, monitors not only the development of the fetus, but also the state of physical health of the future mother.
It is necessary to consider the sizes that need to be obtained during the measurement of certain parts of the body, and then compare with the size chart.
The size |
Foot size |
Ankle volume |
Calf muscle volume |
Thigh volume |
Floor to buttock length |
S |
34 – 36 |
18 – 20 |
26 – 37 |
40 – 56 |
.. – 73 |
M |
36 – 38 |
20 – 24 |
29 – 39 |
44 – 61 |
.. – 76 |
L |
38 – 41 |
24 – 28 |
32 – 43 |
50 – 66 |
.. – 79 |
XL |
41 - .. |
28 – 32 |
34 – 46 |
56 – 71 |
.. – 81 |
XXL |
41 - .. |
32 – 36 |
37 – 51 |
66 – 81 |
.. – 84 |
Xxxl |
41 - .. |
36 – 40 |
47 – 59 |
75 – 89 |
.. – 84 |
When purchasing a product in a single copy, it is necessary to carefully consider its color scheme in such a way that it is ideally suited for everyday use. For convenience in use, it is better to purchase two pairs of compression tights in order to provide yourself with the opportunity at any time to replace one product with another.
The best option would be the beige color of tights or stockings, which can be combined neutrally with almost any clothing, looks reserved and looks like the color of their own skin.
In addition, it is necessary to take into account the roundness of the tummy and select tights so that the belt does not unnecessarily squeeze it, creating uncomfortable sensations and exerting a detrimental effect.
How to wear and care?
You can wear compression tights for a whole day, removing them if necessary and letting your legs “rest”.
In some cases, it may be necessary to use compression tights around the clock, since with serious development of varicose veins, the load on the veins and vessels of the lower extremities occurs even at night.
To easily put on compression tights or stockings, you can use a special device that helps to stretch the product and easily squeeze your foot into it.
If there is no possibility of acquiring or using such a device and it is necessary to put on compression underwear manually, several simple rules should be followed.
The product must be rolled along the entire length, starting to put it on from the sock, gradually spreading along the entire leg.
Do not try to pull the tights up by force, as the product may not withstand the pressure and tear, which will lead to a complete loss of the therapeutic effect.
Remove tights with the same caution. Do not pull them, rub leg with foot with force, hook them with your nails, since these actions can lead to damage to the product.
For accurate and safe removal of compression tights, it is necessary to gradually roll them upside down on the leg. Such manipulations with the product will ensure its safety and greater wear resistance.
Compression tights require not only a careful attitude during use, but also gentle care for the product.
- It is necessary to wash compression tights in cool water, it is better to use a special powder or detergent.
- It is better to do the washing by hand, after soaking the product with soapy water, so as not to have to expose it to strong mechanical stress.
- If there is no way to wash the tights on your hands, you can use the machine wash in manual mode by setting the minimum speed mode.
- In no case should you resort to drying in a drum, this can lead to damage to the product.
- It is best to spin yourself without resorting to a washing machine. A dense terry towel, which perfectly absorbs excess moisture, will be a good ally in this matter.
- In the drying process, you can not resort to vertical suspension of the product, as this can lead to its stretching and loss of compression effect.
- To dry compression tights, you need to on a flat vertical surface, which does not have roughness.
- Any slightest roughness can lead to the appearance of clings, which can subsequently be transformed into small holes, which will lead to further creep of the fibers of the product.
- Also, do not resort to drying the compression tights on the battery, since high thermal effects can adversely affect the quality of the material.
Given all these points and observing all the rules, you can keep the purchased product in excellent condition, which will contribute to its longer use.
Contraindications
Compression underwear is a medical attribute, therefore, it has a number of contraindications that can have a detrimental effect on human health.
- The use of compression tights is impossible in the presence of allergic and purulent formations on the legs, which should not be subjected to strong pressure.
- You should not use compression tights during pregnancy if you suffer from cardiovascular diseases, the consequence of which is a violation of blood flow to the lower extremities.
- Too thin a skin can be another contraindication, since not putting it on carefully or removing it can seriously damage fragile skin.
- In addition, you should not use this product with unstable blood pressure, as this can cause dizziness and poor health.
If at least one symptom is present, you should refuse to use compression tights, since a harmless, at first glance, thing can be detrimental to the health of a future mother and even a baby.
Reviews
- As soon as I became pregnant, my husband bought Sigvaris compression tights for me. Before pregnancy, she suffered from minor problems with her legs, and when she began to gain weight, problems increased. It was then that I had to resort to wearing these tights, which became a real life buoy! The legs did not hurt, they stopped swelling, and the small spider veins gradually disappeared.
- She was pregnant twice, both times used Intex tights. The product is beautiful, the price is justified, and the effect is amazing, because all the time of pregnancy I felt light in my legs and fluttered like a butterfly.