When pregnant do I need to wear support socks?

Health advice, Questions/answers

I am 16 weeks pregnant, and my legs are already swollen. My mother told me to wear support socks to help, but is it a good idea? Looking forward to your answer before buying them. Thanks, Charlotte


A support sock or stocking can help reduce water retention in your lower limbs and the discomfort that can come with this.

Compression or support socks are great as long as you have the right size and they are used at the right time based on good practices.

Additionally, some women buy their socks in a pharmacy and choose them at random, which usually leads to suboptimal results.

Ideally, the doctor will determine the support strength you need. Then a qualified caregiver in a specialised orthopedic store can measure your calves and thighs to suggest the right size.

To learn more about support socks, please read my article called Support Socks During Pregnancy – Yes or No?

Talk soon,

Marie
The Baby Expert

Discover our videos

Subscribe to a monthly or quarterly package now to access full videos.

The Bonapace method

The Bonapace method

Are you nervous that your baby is coming soon? Do you have questions about your role as caregiver during labour
Analgesics and Anesthetics

Analgesics and Anesthetics

Are you giving birth in a hospital and would like to learn about the different ways to soothe pain? Marie
Osteopathy During Pregnancy

Osteopathy During Pregnancy

Osteopathy can help soothe pregnancy ailments. This alternative practice can help safely reduce discomfort for mother and baby. Marie, along
Contractions

Contractions

Contractions scare many pregnant women. If you understand why they occur, how to identify and calculate them and when you

Discover other articles

Can I eat wild game during pregnancy?

Can I eat wild game during pregnancy?

I am two months pregnant and just learned that I ate wild game. My husband is a hunter, and we are always eating deer or
New Pregnancy Symptoms

New Pregnancy Symptoms

My name is Joelle, and I am worried because I have new pregnancy symptoms and I don’t know if they are normal or not. Are
Reactions to Miscarriages

Reactions to Miscarriages

In a previous article, I talked about the definition of a miscarriage and some predisposing factors. Today I would like to continue on the topic
If I use a breast shield, at some point will I be able to remove it?

If I use a breast shield, at some point will I be able to remove it?

I would like to know if I use a nipple shield with my 2-week old baby, at some point will I be able to remove

When pregnant do I need to wear support socks?

Par Marie Fortier Temps de lecture: 1 min
0