Swelling- compression stockings?

Court1210 · January 2013

So, Tuesday and Wednesday I was on my feet alll day long, and noticed swelling for the very first time. Nothing too severe, but definitely swelling. I had my regular appt with my dr today, and of course mentioned it to her.

She suggested maternity compression stockings. Since I have no clue where to find them, I've started googling. Are these things seriously $30-45/pair?!? And why doesn't Motherhood Maternity carry them?

Have any of you ladies invested in any of these things? Are they mildly comfortable? Where can I find them? And how much should I realistically expect to pay?

Thanks, ladies!

jennld579 · January 2013

I found some on amazon for $10. They're not "maternity" compression socks. I think they called them running compression socks. Either way, same thing.

JCRSMD17 · January 2013

You just need regular compression stockings, which are sold at Walmart, Target, online. Get the 20-30 mm Hg ones (the ranges are different for each brand). In general they run about $10-15/pair.

I wore them for work before being pregnant and they help significantly if you are on your feet all day. I find them super comfortable.

doctabroccoli · January 2013

I have several pairs of these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00657YPO4/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1359664405sr=81pi=SL75

genmalone · January 2013

I got mine at CVS for around 10. They are hideous as all compression socks are but they really do help with swelling.

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