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I’m 6 months pregnant and am starting to get weird bluish-purple veins on my legs. What are these and why am I getting them?
– Tyneesha
Varicose veins are a common, usually harmless part of pregnancy for some women. They happen when the uterus applies pressure to the large vein (the inferior vena cava) that carries blood back to the heart from your feet and legs.
Varicose veins can become itchy, uncomfortable, or even painful. They're usually found in the legs, genital area, and rectum (hemorrhoids are just a type of varicose veins).
Varicose veins tend to be hereditary — your mother or grandmother may have gotten them during pregnancy, too. So, unfortunately, there's not much you can do to prevent them.
But here are some ways to reduce varicose vein pain and avoid making the veins worse:
If you notice that the veins feel hard, warm, or painful, or the skin over them looks red, call your doctor.
Varicose veins often get better after delivery, when the uterus is no longer pushing on the inferior vena cava.
Surgical Opaque Maternity Pantyhose 20-30mmHg Closed Toe - Made of a durable Opaque material.Brand | Absolute Support |
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Manufacturer Part Number | A208 |
Toe Style | Closed Toe |
Material | Opaque |
Toe Style V2 | Closed Toe |
Style | Maternity Pantyhose |
Gender | Women |
Compression | Firm 20-30 mmHg |
Fiber Content | 78% Nylon/22% Lycra Spandex |
Style | Maternity Pantyhose |
Medical Condition | CVI, Lymphedema |
Absolute Support™ Compression Maternity Stockings - Opaque Maternity Pantyhose Firm Support 20-30mmHg
Edema, or fluid retention, is commonly experienced during the second or third trimester of pregrnancy. Absolute Support 20-30mmHg maternity compression pantyhose are designed to help relieve symtoms and conditions associated with poor circulaiton.
Quality graduated compression made from durable opaque nylon for a clean look and fitted feel.
A wide non-constricting silicone border is available to help keep garment in place throughout the day.
The extra width and depth in toe-box and forefoot reduces pressure on feet and prevents toe stubbing.
The open toe feature allows freedom to wear sock of choice.
A reinforced toe and heel provide more support and durability.
Medical Uses
Common Uses
Absolute Support provides high quality, medical grade compression at value pricing. Made in the USA, all Absolute Support socks are designed with your health and comfort in mind. Identical to high end brands, we take 4-6 compression measurements at precise intervals between the ankle and end of garment. Multiple measurements guarantee our garments are comfortable and deliver an accurate distribution of the pressure gradient.
Short: A201SH
Knee-high: A201 20-30mmHg closed toe • A301 30-40mmHg closed toe • A414 40-50mmHg open toe • A911 20-30mmHg open toe & heel
Thigh-high: A203 20-30mmHg closed toe • A303 30-40mmHg closed toe • A2017 20-30 men’s closed toe • A213 20-30mmHg open toe • A313 30-40mmHg open toe • A415 40-50mmHg open toe
Stocking/Pantyhose: A204 20-30mmHg closed toe • A304 30-40mmHg closed toe • A214 20-30mmHg open toe • A314 30-40mmHg open toe
Compression stockings are medical grade devices designed to move blood flow.
Support compression stockings are made available in multiple compression support levels. Most commonly compression support stockings come in mild (8-15 mmHg), Medium (15-20 mmHg), Firm (20-30 mmHg), X-Firm (30-40 mmHg) gradient compression levels.
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First Time Wearing Compression Stockings? We recommend you start with 15-20mmHg | ||
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40-50 mmHg Gradient Compression Stockings are generally indicated for more Serious Venous Diseases such as Acute Leg/Ankle Swelling, Varicose Veins, Chronic Vein Insufficiency and Deep Vein Thrombosis. |
The benefits of Compression Therapy are plentiful and the reasons vary from person to person why you may choose to wear compression socks or stockings. As shown in the above chart, some of the most prevalent symptoms or conditions that benefit from compression therapy are:
It can even be used as a preventive measure to maintain healthy legs for someone who spends extensive amounts of time on their feet. Quite simply, when we stand still for long periods, the forces of gravity increase the pressure within the veins of the legs where the greater effects happen at the ankle and decreases gradually up the leg and body. This pressure depends on the vertical distance of the column of blood from the heart to the foot. That's why gradient compression stockings are designed with the pressure greatest at the ankle and diminishing as it moves up the leg in order to counter the effects of the higher venous pressures.
Compression therapy products are put on in the morning upon arising, which is typically before any significant swelling would occur, and then removed at night. Throughout the day the compression prevents blood from pooling in leg veins, which in turn helps your overall circulation and lessens or eliminates any leg swelling you may have.
When shopping for compression socks or stockings, it is best to measure earlier in the day before swelling builds in the legs. Measurements taken later in the day after swelling occurs may cause you to choose an item that is too large and then not effective.
There are many types of compression socks and stockings available without a prescription and they do offer wide-ranging benefits. Before wearing a compression therapy of 20 mmHg (Firm Compression) and above, it is generally recommended to consult your health care provider to find out if graduated compression stockings are right for you. If the answer is yes, they can tell you what pressure grade you should buy for maximum benefit and relief.