Maternity Pantyhose 

Maternity pantyhose can last you all through your pregnancy depending upon your usage. Maternity pantyhose are an important accessory that should be a part of your pregnancy wardrobe. It's not expensive and can cost you around $18 for a set of three pantyhose.

Opaque microfiber maternity pantyhose sold by Fertile Mind Maternity are known for its durability and its lasting comfort. But then you need to choose the right kind of maternity pantyhose and this could pose a problem as to which is the right kind for you.

Pregnancy brings along a lot of health problems like tired legs, swollen ankles and so of you may have also complaints like the varicose veins giving you a lot of problem while walking etc. Pregnancy has known to cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT) to some and there have been complaints about varicose veins problem in 40% of pregnant women.

This is due to hormonal changes that you find in the body. Along with this the extra weight that you gain during your pregnancy is known to cause the effective working of these veins. The problem starts when the blood flows backwards in the legs and due to this there is an enlargement of the varicose veins to accommodate this extra backward blood flow. This is a major problem as it may continue even after pregnancy and to prevent this you need to choose maternity pantyhose very carefully.

Graduated compression hose is the most effective one panty hose that will keep your legs healthy. They give your legs an added support so as to regulate the proper blood circulation to your legs thus reducing the swellings in your legs. These graduated compression hose can be worn even under your regular jeans and in case you feel discomfort wearing them then your doctor can assist you in finding the right kind of pantyhose that will support you through your pregnancy.

How does one measure compression?

Compression is measured as to how much of pressure you are required to raise the mercury level for a certain distance. This is measured in millimetres. Different symptoms need different compression levels like:

Archy legs and legs with mild swelling in the ankle need compression between 8-15 mmHg, if you are suffering from minor varicose veins and to prevent DVT you need the compression level between 15-20mmHg, if there is moderate to sometimes very severe swelling which is giving you a lot of discomfort then the compression level should be anywhere between 20to30 mmHG and if you are suffering from severe swelling and discomfort then the compression level should be more than 30-40mmHg or as per doctor's prescription.

How do you protect your legs?

Yes, you need to protect your legs if you don't want any problems to arise at a later stage and here are certain tips that will help protect your legs. Keeping your legs in an elevated position will help improve the hearts circulation, avoid standing for long interval of time, avoid sitting crossed legs as this also slows down blood circulation, exercise regularly even during your pregnancy, buying graduated compression maternity pantyhose will also protect your legs.

You can buy maternity pantyhose from Ames Walker Hosiery which sells branded maternity pantyhose from Mediven, Sigvaris, Jobst, Venosan etc depending upon the size and range you can buy one as they range anywhere from $9 to $30. The benefits of graduated maternity pantyhose are much more than you could probably realize.