Absolute Support™ Compression Maternity Stockings - Opaque Maternity Pantyhose Firm Support 20-30mmHg
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Description
Opaque Support
Model A208
Model A208
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:
- Take frequent breaks and move around as much as possible if you have to stand or sit for a while.
- Don't cross your legs when sitting.
- Elevate your feet often.
- Wear maternity support hose. These special pantyhose gently compress the leg muscles and squeeze the veins to help push the blood back toward the heart. They differ from regular pantyhose because they apply gradual amounts of pressure to the leg, with the most compression at the ankle and less farther up the leg. It's important to avoid tight socks or knee-highs that squeeze at a particular spot on the leg, as this can cut off circulation.
- Get daily low-impact exercise if your doctor says it's OK.
- Sleep on your left side to keep the pressure off of the inferior vena cava, which is on the right side of your body.
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.Designed to help relieve moderate conditions associated with poor circulation that may appear during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters
This strong Surgical Weight Pantyhose will give a firm fit and provide a Surgical 20-30mmHg compression.
Designed to help relieve moderate conditions associated with poor circulation.
Our Opaque medical stockings feature classic styling and a smooth opaque fabric that helps conceal unsightly conditions.
Color options are basic Beige and Black for all-occasion wear
Features:
** Reinforced Heel & Toe
** Opaque elastic stockings, provides maximum strength, durability and hiding power.
** Two way stretch design provides extra comfort & makes them easier to get on.
** Cotton/nylon ventilated crotch.
** Colors Beige, Black
78% Nylon/22% Lycra Spandex
Click On Size Chart Tab Above
Absolute Support is our private line of High Quality Compression at Value Pricing!
All products are designed and engineered with your comfort in mind.
Absolute support delivers physician-prescribed elastic compression therapy guaranteed.
Just like the big name “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. Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Washing instructions
20-30mmHg - Firm Compression
- Helps prevent and relieve moderate to severe varicose veins (also during pregnancy)
- For post-surgical and post-sclerotherapy treatment to help prevent the reappearance of varicose and spider veins
- Helps in treatment of moderate to severe edema or lymphatic edema
- Helps with the management of active ulcers and manifestations of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS)
- Helps relieve superficial thrombophlebitis
- Helps prevent orthostatic hypotension (sudden fall in blood pressure when standing)
- Helps prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), also known as economy class syndrome
Size Chart
How to Measure
If you ever have a question or problem please feel free to call us Toll Free at 800-982-0939. All of our employees are very knowledgeable and can help you with all your questions.Knee Hi
Measure the ankle circumference above the anklebone (narrowest part).
Measure thickest part of the calf.
Determine the length by measuring from the crease of the knee to bottom of the heel.
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For a closed toe please include your shoe size.
Half Thigh
Measure the ankle circumference above the anklebone (narrowest part).
Measure the circumference at mid-thigh.
Determine the length by measuring from the mid-thigh to the bottom of the heel.
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Thigh Hi
Measure the ankle circumference above the anklebone (narrowest part).
Measure the thigh circumference at the groin around one leg.
Determine the length by measuring from under the buttocks to the bottom of the heel.
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Pantyhose
Measure the ankle circumference above the anklebone (narrowest part).
Measure the thigh circumference at the groin around one leg.
Measure around Hip
and Waist 
Determine the length by measuring from under the buttocks to the bottom of the heel.
- Remember to measure your bare leg when swelling is at a minimum.
Reviews
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Mary Ann
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Mary Ann
Best people to work with. Fastest shipment ever. stands by product. product best ever. Better because of price. Bought three pair.
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getting bigger
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getting bigger
will be purchasing another pair. the waist band is less noticable than other brands I have purchased
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R. Sugerman
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R. Sugerman
I do use gloves to put them on in the morning but when I have to readjust them during the day I do not have to worry that I will rip them!( that happen to me with the more expensive brands) I have been using them for a month and not one run or tear.
Q & A
Questions that are on Your Mind
Q: Can you help me with sizing?
A: You can view the size chart here: size chart
You will need accurate measurements, so first learn how to measure.
You will need accurate measurements, so first learn how to measure.
Q: What is compression? What is the difference in compression?
A: You wear compression stockings to improve blood flow in your legs. Compression stockings gently squeeze your legs to move blood up your legs. This helps prevent leg swelling and, to a lesser extent, blood clots.
Q: What does mmHg mean?
A: mmhg stands for "millimeter of mercury", a way to measure pressure. The higher the number, the tighter the garment will squeeze and the more compression it provides.
Q: How can we wash the garments? And with which soap or detergent?
A: We recommend to hand wash in warm water and air dry. You can use mild soup of the washing solution that we provide such as the jobst jolastic, hosiery mate washing solution, sigvaris liquid washing solution etc.
See our full washing instructions.
Q: What is the difference between open toe and close toe?
A: There is no therapeutic difference between open and closed toe socks. The choice is yours, whichever is more comfortable.
Q: What is opaque?
A: Opaque is a thicker material that provides great coverage and your skin will be far less visible. Usually worn in winter because of the thickness.
Q: What is sheer?
A: Sheer is a thinner, dressier material. Customer usually like these because they can use them as dress socks for work or church.
Q: Do I get compression at the toe area?
A: No. Compression begins at the ankle and gradually lessens as it goes up the leg. This reduces pooling in the legs and helps the veins return blood to the heart.
Q: Will a thicker material give me more support than the sheer material?
A: No. The compression provided is measured by mmHg and is the same no matter the material. The choice of material is up to you, whichever is more comfortable.
Q: If I get pantyhose will I get more compression than with a knee-hi?
A: No.
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