MCS benefits throughout pregnancy and beyond
Nausea and vomiting
MCS (23-32mmHg) alleviate nausea and vomiting in trimester 1 and 2 (1).
Leg pain heaviness & swelling – varicose veins, venous insufficiency
MCS (15-20 mmHg) reduce leg pain and increase the quality of life (3).
MCS (20-30 mmHg) improve pain, edema and leg heaviness (6).
MCS (20-30 mmHg) decrease the reflux time and peak reflux velocity in the great/small saphenous veins (7).
MCS (20-30 mmHg) reduce the great/small saphenous vein diameters (6).
These effects can be observed throughout the whole pregnancy when wearing MCS.
Venous thromboembolic events (DVT, PE)
For the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE), MCS are recommended throughout the entire pregnancy up to six weeks after natural birth, or up to six months after a cesarean section (8).
Maternal hypotension
MCS (20-36mmHg) reduce the incidence of maternal hypotension following epidural analgesia during spontaneous term labor (5)(9).
MCS (20-30mmHg) worn during a cesarean section effectively reduce post-spinal maternal hypotension and neonatal acidosis (10).