Becoming a mother is a wonderful time in a woman's life, but it can
also be a time when, for the first time, you develop leg related problems, due to the
additional weight you are carrying, and the additional pressure put on the circulatory
system of your legs.
A significant body of scientific literature suggests that varicose and
spider veins begin in many women during pregnancy, yet many doctors do not have the
information necessary to discuss the benefits of compression support hosiery, until leg
problems become severe.
Regular support hosiery, that might be bought in a department store or
specialty maternity shop, simply does not clinically work. (They may make your legs
feel good temporarily due to the hugging action, but they do not help return fluids and
blood back up the venous system to the heart, reducing swelling and pressure in the legs.)
In order to aid circulation problems in the legs and reduce swelling
and potentially aid in preventing future varicose veins, a minimum 12mmHg (a type of
pressure measurement standard) pressure at the ankle is necessary. Pressure must be
graduated (reduced gradually) up the leg, in order to work effectively. (See
Taking care of your legs for
more information on how graduated compression hosiery helps your legs.)
If you are pregnant and beginning to see varicose or spider veins or
have problems with minor leg swelling, talk to your doctor about compression support
hosiery to help relieve your symptoms and possibly prevent your leg problems from becoming
worse. Our products do not require prescription. We are not physicians, but we
do offer the best compression hosiery that is available on the world wide web. |
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Compression hosiery for the mom-to-be is simply good preventive
medicine.
At Ames Walker, We have maternity compression hosiery in both a light
and firm pressure level, that can be purchased directly over the internet and it's the
same quality as you would buy at retail under a brand name for much, much more.
The information collected here has been developed over searches on the
internet. We are not in any way responsible for, or endorse, information on other
web sites, it is here for public information. Your doctor is the best source
of leg health information and treatment. We hope you find this information helpful.
Below are some selected links for your reference.
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