FAQ

Frequently asked questions about our pregnancy compression shorts & leggings, recovery compression shorts & leggings and sports compression shorts & leggings



SRC PREGNANCY
1. HOW DO I CARE FOR MY SRC PREGNANCY SHORTS & LEGGINGS?
Pregnancy Wear and Care InstructionsPregnancy Wear and Care Instructions.pdf

2. WHAT IS THE RIGHT LENGTH FOR ME?
There are 3 different lengths available in the range, with the "right one" being primarily a matter of preference and what you believe will provide the "most wear"

Leggings give the best venous return and great value for money,especially being a wardrobe staple that can be worn to the gym or to work.
Knee length gives a better venous return than the Mini.
Mini Lenght is more suitable to wear under shorts, skirts or dresses
3. HOW DO I WORK OUT MY SIZE?
You can simply take the information from here: https://www.srchealth.com/size-guide?size=srcpregnancy

4. I'M RIGHT IN BETWEEN 2 SIZES, WHICH DO I CHOOSE?
With pregnancy compression garments when your measurement falls between sizes, we recommend that you select the size up to achieve the optimal fit.

5. HOW ARE MY SRC PREGNANCY SHORTS & LEGGINGS DIFFERENT FROM A MAINSTREAM SUPPORT SHORT?
Unlike mainstream compression products the proprietary fabrics are designed and tested specifically for our garments. The patent pending design features panels within the garment that have been specially located for pregnancy related conditions. The fabrics have been specifically developed and exclusively manufactured for SRC Pregnancy Compression Shorts & Leggings. There has been a structured approach to research, with the garment being tested by women in the months prior to childbirth. Collectively this process has been designed to ensure that the garment panels work together to provide you with maximum support and comfort. Finally, the manufacturing has been subject to the highest levels of quality control in a dedicated environment.

6. HOW MANY WEEKS SHOULD I WEAR MY SRC PREGNANCY SHORTS OR LEGGINGS FOR?
Your SRC Pregnancy Shorts & Leggings have been designed for use in pregnancy only. Wear the shorts or Leggings during this time for as long as they provide benefit.

7. HOW MANY HOURS A DAY SHOULD I WEAR MY SRC PREGNANCY SHORTS OR LEGGINGS?
You should wear your SRC Pregnancy Shorts or Leggings for as many hours as they feel comfortable. Your shorts or leggings can be worn both day and night.

8. CAN I WEAR THE PREGNANCY GARMENT AFTER PREGNANCY?
No. The Anatomical Support Panels in the pregnancy garments are not designed for postnatal recovery. Additionally the garment is likely to simply fall off as your bump subsides.

9. ARE THE SRC PRODUCTS CHEMICALLY TREATED?
SRC Health uses no chemical treatments in any of our products.

SRC RECOVERY
1. HOW DO I CARE FOR MY SRC RECOVERY SHORTS & LEGGINGS?
Recovery Wear and Care Instructions.pdfRecovery Wear and Care Instructions.pdf

2. WHY SHOULD I WEAR SRC RECOVERY SHORTS & LEGGINGS POST DELIVERY?
Your body in the first weeks post delivery is losing fluid gained during pregnancy. Research has shown that providing support to a wound or a swollen area reduces swelling and pain therefore aiding healing. Compression in the SRC Recovery garments provide you with greater core stability allowing you to mobilize more readily as they support your upper and lower abdominal muscles, caesarean wound and the perineum.

3. CAN I WEAR THIS PRODUCT DURING PREGNANCY?
The SRC Recovery Leggings and Shorts can only be worn for after birth, we do not recommend wearing them during your Pregnancy because of the gentle but sustained compression.

4. WHAT IS THE RIGHT LENGTH FOR ME?
There are 3 different lengths available in the range, with the "right one" being primarily a matter of preference and what you believe will provide the "most wear"

Leggings give the best venous return and great value for money,especially being a wardrobe staple that can be worn to the gym or to work.
Knee length gives a better venous return than the Mini.
Mini Lenght is more suitable to wear under shorts, skirts or dresses
Many customers continue to wear all of the length products not just to the gym but also for aesthetic reasons under fitted clothing.
5. HOW DO I WORK OUT MY SIZE?
You can simply take the information from here: https://www.srchealth.com/size-guide?size=srcrecovery

6. I'M RIGHT IN BETWEEN 2 SIZES, WHICH DO I CHOOSE?
With recovery compression garments, when you are between sizes, we recommend that you select the size down to achieve the optimal fit due to likely rapid loss of fluid post birth.

7. WHY DO THE LEGS OF THE GARMENT EXTEND TO THE KNEE?
There are several important reasons for this:

Some women suffer from varicose veins of the upper leg during pregnancy and our research has shown that having the legs finish at the knee provides effective support to these varicose veins.
The legs are also designed in this way to maximize the compression effect of the lower centre panel.
Having the leg longer also prevents it from riding up.
8. HOW ARE MY SRC RECOVERY SHORTS & LEGGINGS DIFFERENT FROM A MAINSTREAM SUPPORT SHORT?
Unlike mainstream compression products the proprietary fabrics are designed and tested specifically for our garments. The patent pending design features panels within the garment that have been specially located for recovery post delivery. The fabrics have been specifically developed and exclusively manufactured for SRC Recovery Shorts & Leggings. There has been a structured approach to research, with the garment being tested by women in the days and weeks after childbirth. Collectively this process has been designed to ensure that the garment panels work together to provide you with maximum support and comfort. Finally, the manufacturing has been subject to the highest levels of quality control in a dedicated environment.

9. HOW ARE THE SRC RECOVERY SHORTS & LEGGINGS DIFFERENT TO SHAPEWEAR?
Read an in depth analysis by physiotherapists Kylie Patterson as well as a 2 min video from our founder Sinead O’Donovan discussing the potential dangers of shapewear and the need for gentle medical grade compression when recovering after pregnancy here: https://www.srchealth.com/recovery-shorts-vs-shape-wear/

10. WHY DOES THE GARMENT EXTEND TO THE BRA LINE?
The top component of your SRC Recovery Shorts & Leggings is tailored to push the upper abdominal muscles back into position. This provides you with support which will not only aid healing but in addition allows you to mobilize more easily.

11. WHEN SHOULD I ORDER MY SRC RECOVERY SHORTS & LEGGINGS?
To ensure you have your shorts or leggings in your hospital bag we suggest ordering appoximately 4 weeks prior to your due date your baby may arrive a few weeks early.

12. WHEN SHOULD I START TO WEAR MY SRC RECOVERY SHORTS & LEGGINGS?
Begin wearing your SRC Recovery Shorts & Leggings as soon as you feel comfortable. For best results our research indicates to start wearing them within the first two days post delivery.

13. I HAVE SOME ABDOMINAL SEPARATION, IS IT TOO LATE FOR ME TO GET BENEFIT FROM THE RECOVERY SHORTS IF IT’S BEEN A FEW YEARS AFTER I HAD MY BABY?
We have many women ask us this same question.

We recommend an individualised Clinical Pilates program designed specifically to your needs by your Women’s Health Physiotherapist and combining that with wearing SRC Recovery Shorts day and night for a period of up to 4 months or greater. This has provided significant benefit to many women with this issue.

14. SHOULD MY SRC RECOVERY SHORTS & LEGGINGS FEEL TIGHT?
No, they should feel supportive without any feeling of restriction.

15. HOW MANY HOURS A DAY SHOULD I WEAR MY SRC RECOVERY SHORTS & LEGGINGS?
You should wear your SRC Recovery & Leggings Shorts for as many hours as they feel comfortable. Your shorts can be worn both day and night.

16. HOW MANY WEEKS SHOULD I WEAR MY SRC RECOVERY SHORTS & LEGGINGS FOR?
Your SRC Recovery Shorts & Leggings have been designed for use in the first 8-10 weeks after delivery but can be worn for as long as they provide benefit.

17. CAN I WEAR THE RECOVERY GARMENT DURING PREGNANCY?
No. The Recovery range is not to be worn or even tried on during your pregnancy.

18. ARE SRC HEALTH PRODUCTS CHEMICALLY TREATED?
SRC Health uses no chemical treatments in any of our products.

SRC SPORTS
1. HOW DO MY SRC SPORTS GARMENTS DIFFER FROM A MAINSTREAM SPORTS COMPRESSION GARMENT?
Your SRC Sports garments have undergone the same rigorous development and testing as SRC Recovery Shorts. The fabric used to make your Capri & legging has been designed specifically for this purpose. The panels within the garment have been purposely located for recovery post-delivery but also to allow you to return to sport, all the while knowing that your pelvis, lower back and legs are supported appropriately.

2. WHEN SHOULD I BEGIN TO ALTERNATE BETWEEN MY SRC RECOVERY SHORTS AND MY SRC GARMENT?
Alternate between your SRC Recovery Shorts and your SRC Sports garment as soon as the swelling of the upper abdominal area is significantly reduced and you feel you no longer require as much upper abdominal support throughout the entire day. Continue to wear both for as long as they provide comfort and support. Wear your SRC Sports garment when you return to your regular exercise/sport routine thereafter.

3. HOW DO I WORK OUT MY SIZE?
You can simply take the information from here: https://www.srchealth.com/size-guide?size=srcactive

4. I'M RIGHT IN BETWEEN 2 SIZES, WHICH DO I CHOOSE?
With sports compression garments when your measurement falls between sizes, we recommend that you select the size up to achieve the optimal fit for comfort.

5. CAN SRC SPORTS BE WORN BY WOMEN WHO HAVE NOT HAD A BABY?
YES, this garment has been designed for return to sport /recreational activity post pregnancy but it can be worn by all women whether you have had a baby or not as its panels are designed to work with the female anatomy.

6. CAN I WEAR THIS PRODUCT DURING PREGNANCY?
No, this product is not to be worn at any stage during your pregnancy.

SRC REHAB
1. HOW DO I CARE FOR MY SRC REHAB SHORTS?
Pregnancy Wear and Care InstructionsRehab Wear and Care Instructions.pdf

2. WHY SHOULD I WEAR SRC REHAB SHORTS POST OPERATIVELY?
Your body in the first weeks after any operation is likely to be bruised, inflamed and maybe holding fluid. Research has shown that providing support to a wound or a swollen area reduces swelling and pain therefore aiding healing. Compression in the SRC Rehab garment provides you with greater core stability allowing you to mobilize more readily as they support your upper and lower abdominal muscles, any wounds and the perineum.

3. HOW DO I WORK OUT MY SIZE?
For size chart visit https://srchealth.com/collections/surgery-relief/products/src-rehab-womens-high-waist#sizing and you can see a 8 second video on how to measure here

4. I'M RIGHT IN BETWEEN 2 SIZES, WHICH DO I CHOOSE?
With the SRC Rehab Shorts, when you are between sizes, we recommend that you select the size down to achieve the optimal fit.

5. WHY DOES THE GARMENT EXTEND TO THE BRA LINE?
The top component of your SRC Rehab Shorts is tailored to provide you with support for any upper abdominal wounds post-surgery.

6. WHEN SHOULD I ORDER MY SRC REHAB SHORTS?
To ensure you have your shorts in your hospital bag we suggest ordering approximately 4 weeks prior to your operation / procedure date. In the case of a hernia repair, the SRC Rehab garment will help support the hernia itself so wearing the garment as soon as you have been diagnosed and before the hernia operation is ideal..

7. WHEN SHOULD I START TO WEAR MY SRC REHAB SHORTS?
Begin wearing your SRC Rehab Shorts as soon as you feel comfortable. For best results our research indicates to start wearing them within the first two days post-surgery / operation. In the case of hernia repair, the SRC Rehab garment will help support the hernia itself so wearing the garment as soon as you have been diagnosed and before the hernia operation is ideal.

8. SHOULD MY SRC REHAB SHORTS FEEL TIGHT?
No, they should feel supportive without any feeling of restriction..

9. HOW MANY HOURS A DAY SHOULD I WEAR MY SRC REHAB SHORTS
You should wear your SRC Rehab Shorts for as many hours as they feel comfortable. Your shorts can be worn both day and night

10. HOW MANY WEEKS SHOULD I WEAR MY SRC REHAB SHORTS FOR?
Your SRC Rehab Shorts have been designed for use in the first 10-12 weeks after your procedure but can be worn for as long as they provide benefit.

11. ARE SRC HEALTH PRODUCTS CHEMICALLY TREATED?
SRC Health uses no chemical treatments in any of our products.