Pregnancy and the first signs of varicose veins
Compression knitwear is recommended for use during pregnancy for all women without exception.
After all, varicose veins are a rather insidious disease that can rapidly develop during pregnancy or after it because of weakened blood vessels.
After all, varicose veins are a rather insidious disease that can rapidly develop during pregnancy or after it because of weakened blood vessels.
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Do not forget that in expectant mothers, the entire body is under stress, including the cardiovascular system. In particular, the growing fetus squeezes the inferior vena cava, thereby provoking dilation of other vessels and capillaries due to abnormal blood flow.
Also during pregnancy, the composition of the blood changes. The body does everything to protect itself from serious blood loss during childbirth or sudden termination of pregnancy. For this reason, the blood clots much faster, but this can lead to blood clots and damage to the veins.
The strongest effect of vascular problems is on the legs, which have a huge load - blood stagnates in the extremities, which leads to edema, vascular “asterisk” and varicose veins.
That is why it is so important at the first problems, such as swelling and a feeling of fatigue in the legs, to use compression knitwear. This will quickly stop the development of varicose veins and protect the vessels. It will be great if at the same time with compression stockings or tights to wear a special belt to support the abdomen, supporting the muscular frame and relieving tension from the inferior vena cava.
Also during pregnancy, the composition of the blood changes. The body does everything to protect itself from serious blood loss during childbirth or sudden termination of pregnancy. For this reason, the blood clots much faster, but this can lead to blood clots and damage to the veins.
The strongest effect of vascular problems is on the legs, which have a huge load - blood stagnates in the extremities, which leads to edema, vascular “asterisk” and varicose veins.
That is why it is so important at the first problems, such as swelling and a feeling of fatigue in the legs, to use compression knitwear. This will quickly stop the development of varicose veins and protect the vessels. It will be great if at the same time with compression stockings or tights to wear a special belt to support the abdomen, supporting the muscular frame and relieving tension from the inferior vena cava.
Who necessarily needs compression hosiery during pregnancy
For the sake of your own health, it is recommended to use knitwear in any case, just for prevention. This way you will protect the walls of blood vessels from stretching and deformation. These problems, not immediately noticeable, can provoke varicose veins in the future, especially with repeated pregnancies. That is why do not neglect your health, stock a pair of compression stockings for pregnant women.
There are also a number of cases when compression hosiery will be a compulsory companion of a woman during pregnancy. It is necessary to wear compression all the time:
- 1The first signs of varicose veins, even if they are barely noticeable
- 2Re-pregnancy, because the blood vessels have already undergone a huge load during the first pregnancy
- 3Varicose veins, including hereditary varicose veins
- 4If you have pre-existing vascular (any) or endocrine system problems
- 5In hypertension, which greatly increases the risks of vascular problems
- 6In disorders of fat metabolism, which have a huge impact on the condition of blood vessels and the tendency to their blockage
- 7It is also not superfluous to buy compression knitwear if you are prone to edemaThis way you will keep yourself safe from varicose veins and improve your health condition.
Compression class for pregnant women
Compression class A can be worn for prevention and without a doctor's prescription. It provides a pressure of up to 17 mmHg and is perfect for any situation where your legs need support.
If you are already suffering from varicose veins in their early stages, the optimal choice is compression class 1 with a pressure of up to 21 mmHg. It is perfect for pregnancy and after it.
With pronounced varicose veins it will be necessary to buy compression knitwear 2 class with pressure up to 32 mm Hg. However, it must be prescribed by a doctor, in such cases, self-treatment is inadmissible, because the control of the expressed problem of varicose veins should be comprehensive.
If you are already suffering from varicose veins in their early stages, the optimal choice is compression class 1 with a pressure of up to 21 mmHg. It is perfect for pregnancy and after it.
With pronounced varicose veins it will be necessary to buy compression knitwear 2 class with pressure up to 32 mm Hg. However, it must be prescribed by a doctor, in such cases, self-treatment is inadmissible, because the control of the expressed problem of varicose veins should be comprehensive.
Important: the problem of varicose veins does not disappear immediately after the birth of a child. It is necessary to use compression hosiery even after pregnancy, for at least 1.5 months, if there are no problems or tendency to varicose veins.
Important: the problem of varicose veins does not disappear immediately after the birth of a child. It is necessary to use compression hosiery even after pregnancy, for at least 1.5 months, if there are no problems or tendency to varicose veins.
How to prevent varicose veins during pregnancy?
The rule “it is easier to prevent than to treat” also applies to varicose veins. Even if you have never had it, the risk is still high, which means you need to take care of yourself.
During pregnancy, as well as outside of it, it is important to have moderate physical activity. Equally harmful will be a complete lack of activity, as well as too much of it. Optimal will be swimming and walks in the fresh air.
If you work and therefore have to sit or stand for a long time, be sure to take breaks - ideally, every hour of work for 15 minutes. A short physical warm-up will be the best solution.
Remember that heat greatly dilates blood vessels and increases the risk of thrombosis. This is why you should avoid hot baths and do not sunbathe for too long. If you suffer from swelling in the heat, use cool water for baths and lotions.
Find and regularly use special exercises for pregnant women. If you plan to lie down and rest for a while, place a small pillow under your legs - so that your feet are just above the level of your heart. This will improve blood flow and reduce swelling.
During pregnancy, as well as outside of it, it is important to have moderate physical activity. Equally harmful will be a complete lack of activity, as well as too much of it. Optimal will be swimming and walks in the fresh air.
If you work and therefore have to sit or stand for a long time, be sure to take breaks - ideally, every hour of work for 15 minutes. A short physical warm-up will be the best solution.
Remember that heat greatly dilates blood vessels and increases the risk of thrombosis. This is why you should avoid hot baths and do not sunbathe for too long. If you suffer from swelling in the heat, use cool water for baths and lotions.
Find and regularly use special exercises for pregnant women. If you plan to lie down and rest for a while, place a small pillow under your legs - so that your feet are just above the level of your heart. This will improve blood flow and reduce swelling.