1. The role of maternity socks Maternity socks are a type of socks specially designed for pregnant women. Their main function is to relieve leg edema, varicose veins and other problems during pregnancy, while also improving the comfort and quality of life of pregnant women. During pregnancy, the presence of the fetus gradually increases, compressing the surrounding blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, resulting in poor blood circulation in the lower limbs, causing leg edema, varicose veins and other problems. Maternity socks can effectively alleviate these problems through special materials and designs. 2. How to choose suitable maternity socks 1.