In pregnant women , varicose veins are not only attacking the legs but also the vagina and anus . If you do not watch out , this condition can be dangerous because it can inhibit the normal process of labor or vaginal. To be more alert to the symptoms of varicose veins should recognize and how to avoid them

Is that varicose veins ?
Varicose veins are veins under the skin or mucous membranes ( mucosa ) that widened and curved or circular valve due to abnormalities in the blood vessels . Varicose veins usually occur on the hands and feet , but can occur in some people in other places such as the stomach , rectum ( large intestine near the anus ) , vagina , scrotum , and vulva ( genital lips ) . Itching or bluish discoloration of the skin is characteristic of the most easily recognizable varices .

Symptoms of vaginal varicose veins
Usually the mother or doctor to detect by means of fingering vagina , if it feels there is a bulge then surely maternal vaginal varicose veins .
Pregnant women complain tired and pale .



Why pregnant women experience ? Approximately 20-30 % of pregnant women have varicose veins . Generally varicose veins occur in the pelvic area and lower limbs . This is because the blood vessels in this area are closely related to the uterus . In addition , pregnancy causes hormonal changes women experience , particularly an increase in the hormone progesterone . Well , the hormonal changes that make the elasticity of blood vessel walls more and more , so that the walls of the blood vessels ( both arteries and veins ) more flexible . As a result , the blood vessels become bigger and wider .

Dilation of blood vessels is necessary to meet the needs of the fetus , so that blood flow and blood volume were increased in pregnant women can be well supplied , until the growth of the fetus was a normal place .

risk factors
There are many risk factors ( not the cause ) that may increase the likelihood of varicose veins during pregnancy are heredity , obesity ( obesity ) , wrong posture for too long , for example sitting or standing , use of birth control pills or estrogen treatment , the selection of maternity clothing , for example, are too strict . Pregnant more than two times as well as the pregnancy at the age of 40 years .

Influence on labor
Pregnant women who experience vaginal varicose veins , still can through normal delivery . However , if the veins in the vagina suffered severe , doctors usually recommend a caesarean section to minimize the risk of rupture of blood vessel walls due to trauma / laceration road when the baby is born . Vaginal varicose veins when slow terdekteksi can cause bleeding that led to the death of the mother .

precaution
Until now there is no special tool to prevent vaginal varicose veins during pregnancy . But if pregnant women diligently raised foot by placing it on a pillow when lying down or reading a book , little more can help blood flow . This method is proven to reduce the burden that must be supported by foot . Avoid the use of shoes , preferably with a maximum of 2 cm so that blood flow was blocked . Then during sleep , try not lie only in a position to avoid pressure on the veins in one place .