I have a family history of varicose veins and more seriously deep vein thrombosis, so I know a lot about compression leg wear and how important it is. When I was pregnant it was just one more thing to add to my never ending laundry list of what to worry about.
During my second pregnancy, my 2 year old meant that any periods of non-activity were severely limited, but I worried about air travel and being on my feet a lot at work. Any pain in my legs had my on the phone to my OB instantly with clotting concerns.
During my second pregnancy, my 2 year old meant that any periods of non-activity were severely limited, but I worried about air travel and being on my feet a lot at work. Any pain in my legs had my on the phone to my OB instantly with clotting concerns.
I certainly don't want to add any new or unwarranted concerns to anyone's pregnancy, but if you are worried about varicose veins, DVT, swelling and spider veins we have just added in a line that I we'd had sooner.
Solidea, an Italian company that produces support wear, would have enabled me to check one worry off my list. Products like Spanx are great for slimming, but they don't provide circulation support. Solidea however has graduated compression which hugs the ankle boosting blood flow back up the leg then, the compression lessens towards the thigh maximizing comfort. This is particularly important for air travel and if you spend a lot of time on your feet.
They also incorporate micromassage which expands and contracts as you move, massaging your skin and improving circulation. The overall effect is pretty incredible. I tried on a pair recently and it felt like my legs were lighter. If it wasn't 90 degrees and humid I would have wanted to wear them all the time.
So if you're looking for compression, support and varicose vein prevention, I highly recommend this line.
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