OMG who knew *this* could happen??!!
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Topic: OMG who knew *this* could happen??!!
Posted By: Emmecat
Subject: OMG who knew *this* could happen??!!
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 10:37am
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I'm talking about vaginal varicose veins?! Aaargh who knew pg would present us with things like this?! -------------   http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 11:02am
TMi but yep I have them! During my labour my varicose veins were the topic of conversation in the delivery room! Made for lots of laughs atleast 
No one ever told me labour would hurt more from them though, my M/W marely just stated I had them and when I have finished having kids to get them seen to if I get break through bleeding. Don't think they are anything to worry about though?? ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 11:08am
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On a side note .. Peachy your inbox is full! ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 11:11am
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Thanks Peachy- I just spoke to my mw and she said if it does turn out I have them then we have to be a 'bit more careful' during labour and delivery?! WTF? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 11:32am
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 11:44am
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Oops sorry Julia!
Back to topic, I went to the gynae for some other girly issues about 2 months ago and she wasn't at all worried about them either! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 4:45pm
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Join the club!! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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kebakat wrote:Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 4:54pm
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Yep you can get v v down there caused by the increased blood volume, and the extra pressure and weight 'down there'. The blood pools in the veins of the vagina and causes swollen veins.
There is an increased risk of bleeding during birth due to the swollen veins- meaning more chance of them getting damaged causing bleeding. My Mum had them with my brother and had a normal vaginal delivery after having previously having a c section with me. |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 7:01pm
Weird!  Does that mean it's not that common or that people don't usually mention it at coffee groups?  -------------  |
Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 8:58pm
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haha both! I can just see it....'yes I'll have a flat white please, cos the milk in a latte agravates my vaginal varicose veins...' LMAO ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: queenb
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 9:18am
yikes why did i lurk!? lol it's amazing what you learn .... positive vibes to you emmecat that they don't impede labour at all  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 9:29am
Thanks- I've not had them confirmed yet...seeing a specialist on Thursday! It might be something else entirely, just the possibility was brought up by my Dr and mw. I've now been having visions of them exploding durng birth etc. Eeeeewwwww nervous lol  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 4:54pm
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Oh i read about this aswell when pregnant with caden. Its caused by pressure down there, same as hemmies. ------------- |
Posted By: TraceyA
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 7:35pm
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OMG! Thanks for sharing Karen (I think...) man this pregnancy schtick to gross, I'd really like to talk to the designer of these bodies, honestly! ------------- TTC #2 |
Posted By: Dani01
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 8:24pm
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okay, i've never heard of these before!!!
How do you know when you have them?! ------------- http://tickers.cafemom.com"> 
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 10:10am
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LOL- I still don't know whether I have them, it's still just a possibility at his stage...going to the specialist tomorrow who will confirm (or not!) for me. I guess they're like getting haemmoriods, but in your woohoo rather than your bottom? As for symptoms, well I guess they're the same as the above? ie swelling, discomfort....uurgh so gross. I don't have haemmoriods but think they're really common in pg? Anyway, fingers crossed for me tomorrow everyone lol. Although I don't know what the altenative to VV would be....jeez I don't know if I want to know really lol ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Dani01
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 8:26pm
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Hmm, well let us know how it goes :) Good luck! ------------- http://tickers.cafemom.com">
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 8:43pm
Seriously, coming from someone that has them they are no big deal at all, just another girly thing to deal with  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 10:04am
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Will update you all later...urgh what a gross topic lol ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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