Community› The Bump Message Boards› Multiples
Multiples
New Discussion

Maternity support socks?

LadyNikonLadyNikon member
in Multiples
Does anyone actually use these?  I get emails for week to week development of LO's and me and it suggests maternity support socks to lessen swelling.  Is that a little much?  
Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
Report Reply to Post

Re: Maternity support socks?

  • MelleTXMelleTX member
    My OB suggested I could try support stockings if the swelling bothered me. But she followed it up by reminding me that I live in Texas where it's about 100 degrees during the day and I might be more comfortable with the swelling than the socks.
    Single Mother by Choice. Life didn't work out the way I planned so I did it on my own. IUI #s 1-3, unmedicated = BFN, IUI #s 4-6, 50mg Clomid, Ovidrel = BFN IVF #1: 23R, 20M, 17F. 5 day transfer 2 blasts. 2 Snowbabies BFP 6dp5dt, Beta #1 7dp5dt = 58, Beta #2 9dp5dt = 114, Beta #3 10dp5dt = 187 1st Ultrasound = 5/3, not much to see yet. 2nd Ultrasound = 5/17, TWINS!!! Hospital Bed Rest at 32 weeks due to pre-ecclampsia and severe edema. Audrey Grace, 5lbs9oz, & Lydia Louise, 6lbs, born via emergency c-section on 12/6/12 at 36w1d My IVF Journey
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • KarlsSweetie05KarlsSweetie05 member

    I wish I had started using mine sooner.

    I had terrible swelling and was in horrible pain by the time I gave in and got some.

    Dr. wrote script for 2 pairs and I went to a special medical supply store to get fitted properly.  They were over $100 per pair, but insurance covered cost with small copay.

    My husband had to squeeze me into them because I was swollen so bad and my belly was in the way.  Once I had them on, within a few hours, omg, I was dancing in the streets.. not literally.. but the relief they gave me was unbelievable..

     

    TTC #1 for over 5 years - too many to count IF treatments (tried everything and anything), repeat miscarriages. Finally, Sticky Success!! B/G Twins arrived 2011. VOTE on my Name List Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • LadyNikonLadyNikon member

    imageMelleTX:
    My OB suggested I could try support stockings if the swelling bothered me. But she followed it up by reminding me that I live in Texas where it's about 100 degrees during the day and I might be more comfortable with the swelling than the socks.

    That is EXACTLY what I was thinking.   

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • Lizzy2020Lizzy2020

    Maternity support hosiery can be very helpful to protect against swelling and varicose veins.  They are actually even more important in the hotter temperatures because the heat can have a weakening effect on the veins too.  

    You can find a lot of info on the subject on this site...

    https://www.compressionstockingssite.com/index.php/2012/06/12/which-compression-stockings-are-best-for-the-summer-heat/

    https://www.compressionstockingssite.com/index.php/2010/09/09/varicose-veins-during-pregnancy-how-can-you-prevent-them/ 

    I hope this helps and good luck with everything! 

    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"