In the later stages of pregnancy, many pregnant women may experience discomfort, such as varicose veins, which can make them feel swollen in their lower limbs and become very sore and weak. It is necessary to pay more attention to protection to avoid adverse effects. So, what should be done for vulvar varicose veins in late pregnancy?
In the late stage of pregnancy, if there are varicose veins in the external genitalia, pregnant women should not stand for long periods of time or sit for long periods of time. Instead, they should change their positions more frequently. If they sit for long periods of time, they should move their feet regularly and not squat for too long. When resting, they can lift their legs appropriately to slow down blood flow. When lying in bed, they should also adopt a lateral position.
Pregnant women should not wear tight clothes, especially underwear, to alleviate symptoms of varicose veins. If there are symptoms of constipation, timely adjustments should be made to prevent increased venous pressure. Due to the increase of progesterone in the body, venous reflux is hindered, which can lead to this situation. In addition, pregnant women's activity is reduced, and blood reflux in the legs is slower, making it easier to develop varicose veins.
As the fetus and uterus grow larger, lower limb reflux is obstructed and varicose veins become more apparent. Some pregnant women who are already overweight, have a well-developed fetus, or have multiple pregnancies may have more obvious varicose veins, and the more times they give birth, the more obvious the varicose veins will be.
