Medical-grade 20-30 mmHg graduated compression stockings designed for the realities of pregnancy: surging blood volume, growing belly pressure, and the long days on your feet that come with all of it. We handle the prescription, the insurance paperwork, and ship them straight to you.
Pregnancy increases blood volume by roughly 45% and the risk of a blood clot fivefold (CDC). Graduated compression is one of the few things obstetricians can recommend that's drug-free, safe in every trimester, and genuinely effective at moving fluid back up where it belongs.
Graduated compression squeezes hardest at the ankle and eases as it travels up the leg, pushing pooled fluid back toward the heart instead of letting it settle in your lower extremities. Most moms feel the difference within the first day of consistent morning wear.
Roughly 30-40% of first-time moms develop varicose veins during pregnancy as expanding blood volume and uterine pressure strain the valves in leg veins. Compression supports those vein walls and reduces the heaviness, aching, and visible bulging that come with vein dilation.
Pregnancy raises your risk of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) by 4-5x, and the postpartum window is even higher (CDC). ACOG recommends compression stockings as a preventive measure during travel and prolonged immobility.
Whether you're charting at a nurses' station, standing through a teaching shift, or flying for the last time before baby, compression keeps the heaviness and end-of-day throbbing in check. They're the single most-requested item from moms with desk-bound or stand-all-day jobs.
This is Class I medical-grade compression - the threshold where stockings stop being a comfort accessory and start being clinically effective. It's the level most OBs prescribe for pregnancy-related edema and varicose vein management, and it's what insurance covers.
Sizing runs XS-XXL with measurement guidance based on ankle and calf circumference plus height - not your pre-pregnancy shoe size.
A nylon and spandex blend with moisture-wicking yarns means they're comfortable through summer pregnancies and easier to pull on without sticking. Knit construction stays in place without rolling, bunching, or cutting into the back of your knee.
These aren't drugstore compression socks. They're the same medical-grade stockings prescribed in OB clinics - which is exactly why insurance offers them and why they actually work.
Enter your insurance details and due date. It takes about two minutes - we'll verify your coverage instantly, no phone calls required.
Most maternity-support items require a quick prescription from your provider. Our care team handles the outreach so you don't have to chase paperwork.
Once your order is approved, we ship directly to you - free. Most moms receive their order within 3-5 business days.
When your provider writes a prescription with a qualifying diagnosis code, your plan typically picks up the full cost as durable medical equipment (DME). We verify your specific benefit before we ship, so you'll have an estimate of any costs before anything's billed.
Coverage requires a prescription from your OB or midwife and a qualifying ICD-10 diagnosis code (typically pregnancy-related edema, varicose veins of pregnancy, or DVT risk). We'll confirm your specific plan's coverage rules - including pair limits and out of pocket amounts - when you submit your insurance info.
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Insurance coverage, pair limits, and prescription requirements vary by plan and state. Compression therapy is generally safe during pregnancy but is not appropriate for everyone - talk to your OB, midwife, or primary care provider before starting, especially if you have a history of peripheral artery disease or other circulatory conditions.
Run our 2-minute coverage check. We'll verify your benefits, coordinate any prescription, and ship directly to your door.
Check your coverageIt takes about 2 minutes. We'll do the rest.
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