Noticed some bluish swollen veins coming up on my legs in third trimester and they ache by evening. Someone said its varicose veins. I really dont know much about this, what exactly is it and why does pregnancy cause it?
Just be careful, if any vein becomes hard, red, hot or very painful pls dont ignore it and call ur doctor. Most varicose veins are harmless but that combo needs checking. Mine was fine but worth knowing.
Beta these come from all the extra weight and blood the body carries. Keep legs raised on a pillow at night and dont cross them while sitting. If they pain a lot or look very swollen, show the doctor.
Those are the swollen bluish veins that pop up mostly on legs because of extra blood and pressure during pregnancy. I got them in my second pregnancy. Keep ur legs up when u can and dont stand too long.
I felt a bit scared when I first saw them, looked alarming honestly. But my gynac said they're common in pregnancy and usually fade after delivery. That reassured me a lot.
I had a desk job and these veins showed up on my calves. What helped me was getting up to walk every hour and propping my feet on a stool. Compression stockings also helped, ask ur doc about them.
