Pregnancy is an exciting and difficult period in a woman's life. The mother's body is reconstructed to the needs of the fetus, the load on the cardiovascular and genitourinary systems increases. The figure changes noticeably. Special underwear will help maintain health at the desired level and emphasize a rounded tummy.
As the sebaceous glands and circulatory system work harder during pregnancy, sweating and the risk of skin rashes increase. Therefore, maternity underwear should be made from 60-80% natural breathable materials: for example, cotton. Popular is a material made using high technologies - microfiber (from the English microfibre - microfiber).
First of all, a pregnant woman should pay attention to supporting her breasts and abdomen. The mammary glands increase in size, the nipples become more sensitive. The skin and subcutaneous tissues are stretched.
Together with the growing belly, the chest increases the load on the spine. To avoid stretch marks and problems with the musculoskeletal system, it is recommended to wear a special elastic bra without underwire, with wide shoulder straps and a seamless structure.
Many stores have bras with detachable pockets for later feeding.
For the period of waiting for the child, it is necessary to forget about the low-waisted panties and thongs. Maternity panties are made of natural fabrics and have a special cut, in which the front part is slightly higher than the back. In cold weather, you can protect the vulnerable genitourinary system of a pregnant woman using pantaloons with a soft elastic band.
A support belt will help provide support for the abdomen. According to research by obstetricians and gynecologists, wearing a bandage reduces the risk of prolapse or prolapse of the uterus after childbirth, and is also an excellent prevention of premature birth and miscarriage.
In the normal course of pregnancy, the bandage is prescribed from 23 weeks. However, if the birth is not the first time or there are certain health problems, the doctor may prescribe wearing a bandage earlier. The size of the bandage should be selected individually.
The belt should gently fit the belly from below and support it, but in no case squeeze. It is recommended to put on the bandage while lying on your back.
You should not wear a bandage on a naked body. Purchase high-waisted cotton panties or wear a belt over a shirt / T-shirt.
In addition to the load on the spine, during pregnancy, the effect on the veins of the lower extremities increases. The legs may swell and hurt, spider veins and a feeling of heaviness in the legs appear.
In order to prevent varicose veins, pregnant women are advised to wear compression stockings or tights. The special material of the stockings provides a light warming effect and promotes maximum pressure on the calf muscles, which allows them to keep them in good shape, improves blood flow and prevents stagnation in the vessels.
Depending on the indications, stockings and tights for pregnant women have four degrees of compression. The first two have a preventive effect - light compression. At the third and fourth degrees, graduated (uneven) pressure is used: gain-decrease-gain in different directions.
Some phlebologists recommend that women give birth in compression stockings. Since the veins are tense during pushing, the stockings will help to reduce the load, prevent stretching and rupture of the vessel walls, as well as avoid cramps and numbness of the lower extremities.
