I'm taking a couple of long flights next week, at 28/29 weeks pregnant, and my OB wants me to wear compression socks/stockings. Does anyone have recommendations for a particular brand, or socks vs. stockings vs. leggings?
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Funny you should ask this...today is my first day wearing my compression socks! I ordered these from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Truform-20-30-Below-Open-Toe-Medium/dp/B000A33GA8/ref=pd_sim_hpc_2
Because it's my first day wearing them I can't really tell you how effective they are yet, but they got good reviews and are comfortable. They were a little tricky to get on, but I assume that's they way most are since they're designed to be so tight. I got the open toe style so that I can wear them with maxi dresses and flip flops...sexy, right??
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A bought a pair of stockings from here:
http://www.compressionstockings.com/
When I flew at 16 weeks.
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My doc recommended the thigh high ones, he basically said (for the swelling I had) and the flying I was doing, I would be doing more harm than good with the knee high ones.
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@looch: Interesting... I was wondering whether there was a difference. I've actually never had issues with swelling before- not with my previous pregnancy, and not so far with this one, so I have no idea how that will all manifest on a plane ride...
@Mrs. Bee: Were they stockings comfortable? I'm kind of afraid that if I get stockings it will be uncomfortable around my waist for such a long time, so I'd kind of rather get socks or leggings.
@lawbee11: HOT.
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@Lozza: they were fine. I just made sure to walk around a bit during the flight but it was a 4 hour flight so not too long. mine went up to mid thigh i believe.
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