It's common to develop varicose veins on your legs during pregnancy, caused by the weight of the baby and dilated blood vessels.But it's worse for those women who develop swollen veins around their rectums (piles) or vagina (vulval varicosities

Obstetrician Leonie says: Vulval varicosities are varicose veins of the vulva. A varicose vein is a vein that has become unusually dilated and full of blood.In pregnancy, the valves in the veins work less well due to pregnancy hormones, which can

Post-pregnancy varicose veins are being misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated by doctors, according to Mr Mark Whiteley of The Whiteley Clinic.According to Mark, problem veins on the thighs and lower legs in new mums who have had a vaginal birth

, stand up for a while. This will aid blood flow and help ease conditions such as varicose veins. This is also a good time to really ramp up your pelvic floor exercises. You’ll be glad of them following the birth.You may be starting to worry about

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everything that goes into your mouth and try to ensure it is all enhancing your and your baby’s health. Gaining too much weight can put pressure on your back, worsen the normal aches and pains of pregnancy, exacerbate varicose veins and put you at risk

's about 34cm long.You Extra weight is putting pressure on your already tired legs - you may wake up in the middle of the night with cramp and you could develop broken or varicose veins. Put your feet up and rest when you can. Avoid cramp by not crossing

space inside you, which means you may feel breathless when you exercise, as your lungs are getting a bit squashed! Staying active can ease aching legs, varicose veins and puffy hands and feet. Focus on building endurance so that you have stamina

at this stage can help with aching legs, varicose veins and puffy hands and feet. By strengthening your back, legs and arms you can build up your endurance levels in order for you to have the stamina to get through labour. Swimming or aquarobics are a great way

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