Risk factors in pregnant women which suggest support socks might be necessary

Risk factors in pregnant women which suggest support socks might be necessary

Health advice

To read the previous part, go to Support Socks during Pregnancy – Yes or No?

She has a history of vascular disorders, venous insufficiency disorders
She already has varicose veins, swollen legs or discomfort
She already has thrombophlebitis (clot in a blood vessel)
She is over 35
She has a BMI of over 30, obesity
She smokes
She is carrying twins, which means more weight, more risk
She will take a flight (travel ideally should take place between 18-24 weeks)

How Support and Compression Socks and Stockings Work

Support socks place high pressure lower down, and then less and less as they rise towards the top. They act like a pump that pushes blood towards the top. This improves blood circulation from the bottom towards the top.
By compressing blood vessels, we try to reduce vessel dilation at the same time as the accumulation of liquids in the lower limbs.
Leg compression can compensate for a deficiency in the venous walls in the blood vessels and as such reduce retention.

The Role of Support Socks

Soothe heavy limbs, liquid accumulation and twinges, swelling
Reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis (phlebitis)
Prevent venous disorders and insufficiency

Continue reading with : Advice to Improve Venous Insufficiency in Lower Limbs During Pregnancy.

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