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I am not sure about tights as I've had mostly a summer pregnancy but I did buy a pair of those Shoe Therapy shoes from the Seraphine website. They were expensive but I can honestly say they are amazing and I have definitely got my money's worth wearing them nearly every day. On the few days I wore ordinary ballet flats to work the difference in terms of aching legs and swelling was huge and I was hobbling about. I would definitely recommend them.

http://www.pebbleuk.com/shop/products.asp?cid=4&pid=5


I have a job where I am standing most of the day so I invested in 3 pairs of these solidea 140 denier compression tights. Absolute godsend. Have lasted well too. Pretty much in constant use from 16 weeks. Now 37 and still going strong.

I had the same thing with my third pregnancy - started about 16 weeks. I used firm support tights from M&S or boots and just bought bigger sizes to go over the growing bump. I'm normally a medium and was fine with extra large by the end and I had a big bump!
I spoke to my midwife about this and she said that I could get some on prescription from my doctor, I haven't actually managed to get round to it yet but after a particularly tiring leg day I'm getting on it tomorrow! I've no idea if they will only offer me a delightful shade of American tan, but it might be worth investigating?

Hi

I had awful varicose veins during pregnancy. Elevation on a pillow really works as a starter. I went to kings and got given one set of support stockings. I then got a prescription from doctors and he chemist ones were much better (they measured my legs ). They are quite uncomfortable to wear but do work .

Good luck

Hannah x

i also used the pebbles website. Personally i had problems getting the really heavy ones on and found them restricting. Perhaps try a mid weight and see what works for you before investing in muliple pairs of the same weigh. I struggled getting them on so much i definitely would have gone footless if i could go back in time. but yes, i agree with the above comments the right ones will definitely help.


good luck, i feel your pain.

hi Convex.

I am a massage and beauty therapist and I offer a great treatment to releive pains and relax your legs durning pregnancy. I can come to your house on the evenings if you live locally (SE).

Inbox me in PM if you want some more infos.

I also do mani, pedi, facials, eyebrows... all those nice treats a future mummy deserves during the happy/difficult/very happy moments of pregnancy!!!

Xs

AnGlo

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