Varicose Veins During Pregnancy – Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

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You might have to undergo several changes like
morning sickness, fatigue, skin changes, etc.
during pregnancy. Varicose veins during pregnancy
are just one of them. However, this is not a
condition to feel worried about.
What are Varicose Veins In Pregnancy?

• Varicose and spider veins are blue, red, or
  skincoloured twisted veins. They form a
  rope-like pattern and are seen on
• the backside of the thighs
• on the calf muscles
• Pregnancy is supposed to be a major contributor
  to the incidence of varicose veins. These veins
  bulge out of the skin Pregnancy varicose veins
  can give rise to symptoms like venous
  insufficiency and swollen vein in the leg. In
  fact, hemorrhoids, which appear on rectum are
  also varicose veins.
• During pregnancy, you might be affected both by
  varicose and spider veins. According to research,
  around 40 of pregnant women have varicose veins.
  However, spider veins in pregnancy, are different
  from varicose veins. The spider veins occur on
  the legs, ankles and face. They have a tree
  branch-like appearance and are smaller in size.

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What Are The Causes of Varicose Veins In
Pregnancy? Weak or damaged valves can give rise
to varicose veins. However, this reason is not
all! There are other causes of varicose veins.
They are as follows
Extra Pressure On The Uterus
As you proceed with your pregnancy, your uterus
grows with the aim to accommodate the baby. As a
result, it puts pressure on the large vein on the
right side of your body (the inferior vena cava),
which in turn pressurises your leg veins.
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Soaring Hormones During pregnancy, the
progesterone levels rise, causing the walls of
the blood vessels to relax. In fact, the extra
blood that you produce during your pregnancy puts
pressure on your veins. If you put additional
pressure on your blood vessels, particularly on
the veins of your legs, you might have to work
against gravity to push the extra blood back up
to your heart.
Well! If youre plus-size during your pregnancy,
carrying twins or multiples, have a history of
varicose veins, and standing for a long period of
time are at the risk of getting varicose veins.
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What Is The Treatment For Varicose Veins During
Pregnancy?
You can surely consult your physician about the
treatment procedure for varicose veins, however,
you can also use home remedies as a treatment
method. Therefore, the treatment procedures are
Wear Stockings Dont just wear any stockings.
Wear compression stockings for varicose veins. By
applying firm and constant pressure to the veins
in your legs, compression stockings increase
blood flow and allow blood to flow back to the
heart. As soon as you wake up in the morning put
them on, and take them off before you head to bed
at night.
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Check Your Weight Undoubtedly, you should gain
weight to support your babys development inside
you. However, check with your doctor to know
exactly how much weight you should gain during
your pregnancy, which would be good both for you
and your baby. Keep Your Constipation in
Check Constipation increases the risk of
varicosities and hemorrhoids. However, by
drinking plenty of water, and consuming low salt
and food rich with fibre can keep your
constipation under check.
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Keep Your Feet Elevated This will improve the
blood circulation in your body. You can
alternately sit down and keep your legs at rest
for at least 3 hours. Keep switching your weight
between one leg and the other even while standing.
Dont Strain On The Rectum Since haemorrhoids is
also a part of varicose veins, and constipation
is a common pregnancy symptom, try not to strain
on the rectum, while youre sitting on the
toilet. Straining might aggravate the problem.
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Do Some Moderate Exercise Choose
pregnancy-friendly exercises advised by your
doctor. Practising exercises daily can increase
your blood flow and doesnt allow the blood to
clot.
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Dont Forget Your Daily Dose of Vitamins Having
a balanced diet can definitely keep your veins
healthy during your pregnancy, however eating
some Vitamin C rich food and fruits can also
help. Oranges and melons are some Vitamin C-rich
fruits to name a few.
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Sleep On Your Left Side This reduces the
pressure on your uterus and maintains the flow of
the blood. Varicose veins may be painful at
times, but they cant make you feel
uncomfortable. Neither can they do any harm to
your child in your womb. You might get them
within three or four months of your pregnancy.
However, apart from waiting for the time to
deliver your baby, you cant do anything to get
rid of varicose veins. So, dont worry! This is
an easy pregnancy challenge. Accept it and enjoy
your pregnancy journey. In the meantime, dont
forget to follow our blog page about pregnancy,
and cord blood banking. 
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