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What is Postpartum Edema? And How Can Compression Stockings Help?

What is Postpartum Edema? Postpartum edema, or postpartum swelling, is caused by an excess amount of fluid remaining in the body tissue after childbirth. Swollen extremities (hands, feet, and ankles) and weight gain are the main symptoms of edema. Swelling can lead to the skin looking stretched and inflamed, and sometimes will cause the outer layer ofContinue reading “What is Postpartum Edema? And How Can Compression Stockings Help?”