Pregnancy & Varicosis

The venous system is subject to twice the normal strain during pregnancy.  The veins have to transport an increased volume of blood and the higher concentration of progestterone has a negative effect on them.

This hormone causes the bodies connective tissue to relax, a vital preparation for giving birth but not so advantageous for the legs.  Their connective tissue is looser to.

A further complication arises from the enlarged womb.  This puts additional pressure on the veins in the pelvis and obstructs the flow of blood back to the heart.  Frequently the first spider or varicose veins appear during pregnancy. 

They often disappear, at least in part, after the first child is born.  The risk of venous disorders increses with the number of pregnancies.

What this means is that preventative measures are particulary important during pregnancy.  Over this relatively short period of time, women can do a lot to prevent venous disorders in later years.

JOBST Medical legwear, otherwise known as Compression Stockings, offers pregnant women an extensive range of gradient compression stockings to counteract any venous conditions during pregnancy.

If you are pregnant or a new mother, you may be interested in the new Pregnancy and Baby social network at http://social-hq.com/PregnancySocialPages/ 

Incontinence

During pregnancy, many women find that they wet themselves slightly when they cough, laugh, exercise, bend over, or lift something. This extremely common yet very embarrasing condition is known as stress incontinence.  There is good news however - As this is a very frequent occurence, there is a range of economical incontinence products to assist you go about your every day life in comfort and allowing you to manage this condition discreetly. 

If you found this page of interest, you may wish to view the following pages.  Venous Conditions, Venous Self Help, Varicose Veins Article.