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Preggers Review and Giveaway

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If you are a follower of my blog, you most likely know that we are awaiting a 7th little blessing at Christmas time.  The whole family is so excited to be getting an extra special gift this Christmas!

For most women, pregnancy is a joyful and happy time.  But along with the wonders of pregnancy, come some not-so-lovely or desirable symptoms.

During some point of pregnancy (usually toward the end), most women will experience some degree of swelling and puffiness.  You know what I’m talking about – when those ankles start to disappear (and not because you can’t see them due to a protruding belly) and you can no longer fit into your favorite pair of shoes.

As I progress through the third trimester, I am noticing more and more that I am experiencing my share of swelling.  So, when I was contacted by a representative of Preggers by Therafirm and asked to do a review of some of their products, I headed over to their website to see what they were all about.

 

Preggers by Therafirm™ is a unique line of maternity support hose and compression products developed by future moms for future moms.

What does gradient compression hosiery do?
Support Hose or graduated compression has often been recommended for use during pregnancy to help energize tired, achy legs and to help reduce and prevent swelling. True gradient compression hosiery delivers a controlled amount of pressure greatest at the ankle and gradually decreases towards the top of the stocking promoting better blood flow to help energize tired legs and feet, improve circulation, and assist in the prevention of swelling. They are also ideal for individuals required to sit or stand for long periods of time.

The THERAFIRM® Brand
Want or need more support? THERAFIRM offers a full line of true gradient compression hosiery in mild, moderate and firm support. With experience of making compression hosiery for more than 50 years, we continue to innovate compression garments. While compression stockings have been around for decades, THERAFIRM compression hosiery products are not “your grandma’s compression stockings”. They are made with the most beautiful and comfortable fibers out in the fashion industry today. We use advanced technologies for developing products that are fashionable and comfortable while delivering the health benefits you need. We offer a wide range of advantages including updated shades, sheer yarns and knit pattern texture options, so you can feel good about wearing compression hosiery. Therafirm products are 100% made in the USA in our own manufacturing facilities.

One of the first things I noticed when I went to the Preggers website was their prices; I was pleasantly surprised.  I thought for sure that this product that offered such promise would be too pricey for my liking.  But, it wasn’t; prices range from $12 to $37.  Price is very important to me since I am a stay-at-home mom on a budget.

Then I checked out the products they offer to choose which ones I’d like to try.  They currently offer knee high stockings, trouser socks, pantyhose, tights, footless tights, leggings, and maternity bands.  I decided to go with a pair of leggings and trouser socks.

 
The Trouser Socks:  Love them!  I wish I had more than one pair!  I was very pleased with the thickness of these socks; I go through a lot of socks and stockings because no matter how short I cut my big toenail, it pokes through most socks and stockings (even on the first wear).  Not the case with these socks; I have worn them at least half a dozen times and there is no sign of a hole, or impending hole.  The socks were a little difficult to get on, but most socks and shoes are hard to get on when you are 7 months pregnant!  They feel great; they don’t fall down; they are so comfortable that I forget I even have them on.  And when I take them off at the end of the day, I notice a sizable difference in my ankles compared to the days I don’t wear them – no swelling or puffiness!  I think I could have gotten away with a smaller size (I wear a size 7 or 8 shoe and the trouser socks that I received were Mediums) because the heel of the sock is a bit above my actual heel.  They offer a size chart on their website for all their products.
 
 
 
The Footless Leggings:  I anticipated the leggings to be thicker than they were; I thought they would be something you could wear with a long sweater or something similar.  However, to me they seemed more like a thick pair of tights, and I would definitely not wear them without something over them.  I wasn’t too disappointed about this because the fall is here and I was planning on wearing them under skirts anyway.  Now, I thought the trouser socks were hard to get on, but prepare yourself, you will get a workout as you put on these leggings!  It wasn’t until after I had the leggings on that I noticed that the Preggers website has a link to Tips for Donning Maternity Compression Hosiery.  I found the leggings to be comfortable, and they offered me the belly support that I was hoping for.  The leggings also helped reduce the swelling in my legs and I did notice that my legs were less sore at the end of the days that I wore them.Overall, I was very pleased with both of these products and was very blessed and thankful to have the opportunity to review them.  I definitely recommend!

  

 

Preggers by Thermafirm sent me these products in exchange for my honest review.  All opinions are my own.

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  14. Stephanie O'Day says

    My favorite thing about being pregnant is knowing that I have created life and that I will always have that ONE thing, completely mine. I can’t wait to see my baby for the first time and to hear the words, ” I love you, mommy!”

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  15. Judith says

    Oh, I miss being pregnant. These days even of discomfort are a blessing. They won’t be here forever so enjoy them. These products to aid in comfort and support look great!!

    Thanks for linking up over at WholeHearted Home this week. I hope others stop by to read this as many might like to try these of join the Giveaway.

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  16. danimcgarry says

    My favorite thing about being pregnant is seeing my belly grow from week to week and knowing that there is a real human being in there who will be in my arms soon :). Pregnancy has it’s discomforts but it just reminds me of the power of God who created women’s bodies so wonderfully. It’s a miraculous time of life.

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  20. AStarrA says

    Well I haven’t been pregnant in almost ten years but plan to next year, however feeling the baby move and having a little life at the end of 9 months is the best part.

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