Pregnancy: Varicose Veins and vulval varices

There is a 30% increase in blood volume during in pregnancy and this can result in weakness of the valves in veins leading them to becoming distended, painful, throbbing and sore in legs and pelvis, particularly the vulva area. Acupuncture treatment helps reduce the pain, throbbing and aching and sometimes swelling. However this condition is only generally resolved after the birth.