Although swelling in the legs can take place during later stages of pregnancy, the increase in blood volume and strain of carrying a growing being and additional weight also puts pregnant people at a higher risk of developing varicose veins! We do not recommend treatment during pregnancy, but if you notice swelling, discomfort, or discoloration in your legs that was persistent during your pregnancy and has not gone away postpartum (six months to a year after childbirth), it’s best to consult a vein doctor about your treatment options. Luckily, minimally invasive vein treatments are all outpatient therapies performed in our vein clinics — the average time spent in treatment is around half an hour. We understand your time is precious, especially so if you’re tending to young ones. Treatment is available, and recovery downtime is short. We’ve got you covered.
Varicose Veins
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Managing Varicose Veins During and After Pregnancy