Why do pregnant women get varicose veins?

　　during pregnancy, female Varicose veins in the lower limbs and vulva are common phenomena. Varicose veins tend to gradually worsen as the pregnancy months increase. The more advanced the pregnancy, the more severe the varicose veins are. It is more common and serious in multiparous women than in primiparous women.

　　Why are pregnant women prone to varicose veins in the lower limbs? ? This is because during pregnancy Uterus and ovarian blood volume increases, so that the venous return of the lower limbs is affected； The enlarged uterus compresses the pelvic veins and blocks the blood return of the lower extremity veins. In addition, if pregnant women sit and stand for long periods of time, it will inevitably hinder the blood return of the veins of the lower limbs, making varicose veins more serious.

　　Varicose veins can be reduced and prevented. The main thing is that pregnant women should rest well during pregnancy. Some pregnant women are prone to varicose veins in the lower limbs due to their work or habit of sitting and standing for long periods of time. Therefore, as long as pregnant women pay attention not to sit or stand for long periods of time or bear weight, they can avoid varicose veins in the lower limbs.

　　Some pregnant women have already developed varicose veins in the lower limbs or vulva. For example, they feel soreness or swelling in the lower limbs, are easily tired, have dull pain in the calves, and have edema on the ankles and insteps. If they have difficulty moving, they should pay more attention to rest. In severe cases, they need to rest in bed and wrap the lower limbs with elastic bandages to prevent varicose vein nodules from rupturing and bleeding. Varicose veins usually resolve on their own after delivery. 》》》 Pregnant woman appears7Be careful with these symptoms