Thomas bought these cute compression socks by Comrad for me just after we found out I was pregnant, and put a packet of them in my stocking for Christmas. He knew we would be traveling a lot and taking many flights for work, and foresaw that they would be a great and useful gift for me. After some research, I found out that compression socks offer great benefits for pregnant women, aside from when flying. They work by improving your blood recirculation, reduce swelling (especially in the feet, ankles, and legs), and can prevent varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. The increased circulation can bring more oxygen to your whole body and give you a boost of energy. Comrad has a post about the benefits during pregnancy. Recently, I’ve also been having some vertigo issues when standing up after sitting for a long period of time and my doctor recommended using my compression socks to help with it.