Compression Pantyhose for Pregnancy

The world of Matenrity Compression Garments can be a little daunting and in previous posts I have discussed the SRC range but this time I want to focus on compression hoisery.

A pair of compression panyhose has a compression rating measured in mmHg.

15-20mmHG is the lighter compression and is known as Class 1.

20-30mmHG is known as Class 2

30-40mmHg is known as Class 3

Most people who simply need a pair of maternity compression pantyhose to prevent varicose veins, help ease the pain of tired legs from standing all day, or aid in reducing the pain if minor varicosities will benefit from a pair of Class 1. They are also good if you plan on flying anywhere to be used much in the same way you would use a flight sock.

For more moderate cases of varicose veins the Class 2 would be more appropriate and of course for serious vein problems you would need the Class 3.

It's best to ask your Doctor what class is best for you.

The idea of a compression garment is the greatest compression starts at the ankle and gradually reduces as you move up the leg. In this way it pushes the blood back up towards the heart and prevents it from pooling in the lower leg. It is therefore important to get the size right because if the compression is too tight it could be restrictive and if it is not enough it won't be able to stop the blood pooling.

For a Class 1 compression pantyhose you only need to know your pre-pregnancy weight and height to select a size but in Class 2 and about you will need to measure you ankle, calf, thigh and length of leg and then contact us to discuss the correct size.

It is important to get the size right also because once they have been tried on, they cannot be returned.

The higher the compression rating, the more they cost with Class 2 costing almost twice as much as Class 1 and although you would hope for that money that they are durable, they are still constructed in the same way as a pantyhose and can easily be snagged and laddered.

Remember that because they are a medical product, it is worth trying to claim something on your private health insurance and keeping your receipts for tax time.

We stock the Therafirm range and have had really good feedback from customers about them but you will find a few other brands available by searching the website.

While the maternity pantyhose in Class 1 are our most popular seller and therefore what we keep in stock, we can order other classes very quickly and there are also other styles like the knee high, thigh high and non maternity pantyhose. In Class 2 you also have the option of open toe in some styles.

One thing to note is that compression hoisery is best for vein problems in the lower leg. If your problems are mainly towards the top of your leg or the groin area then you may be better looking at the SRC pregnancy leggins.




SRC Pregnancy Leggin

 I hope this helps you a bit in understanding what product might be right for you but please don't hesitate to call me if you want to discuss your particular situation.

Lisa

Maternity Revolution
1/124 South Pine Road, Brendale, QLD, 4500
Ph: (07) 3205 1818
lisa@maternityrevolution.com.au
www.maternityrevolution.com.au




Therafirm Maternity Panthose in Black