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Pregnancy brings many changes in a woman’s body, most of which cover more than just the tummy getting bigger. The body adjusts to make way for the baby, sometimes resulting to disadvantageous physical changes for the mother. These unfavorable changes include the appearance of varicose veins.
During pregnancy, the body produces extra volumes of blood to make sure that the fetus gets enough nutrients to survive. This, however, puts more pressure on the blood vessels, especially on the veins in the legs which work against gravity to push all the extra blood back up to the heart. This pressure is the reason why varicose veins often come out during pregnancy.
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But Dr. Raymond Little and other medical experts believe that expecting women should not be scared of having varicose veins for there are precautionary measures that can prevent the condition from developing. For one, they can do some light exercises to make sure that the blood will keep on circulating. This will make it easier for the blood to go back to the heart without the veins in the lower extremities exerting too much force. Exercising can also help women in keeping the recommended weight for their pregnancy.
Aside from working out, the following can also prevent varicose veins during pregnancy:
• Keeping the feet elevated
• Wearing compression stockings
• Avoiding heavy lifting
• Getting a daily dose of vitamin C
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Learn more about Dr. Raymond Little and the treatments for varicose veins by visiting www.veinmedispa.com.
