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Varicose Veins during Pregnancy
* Vaginal varicose veins * Horrible varicose veins in the 3rd trimester
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/varicoseveins.html
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Upside: Summary of user advice on varicose veins
Downside: Some information is Berkeley-area specific
How can I avoid getting swollen feet or ankles during travel?
Expert Answers Pregnancy puts a strain on the circulation in your lower limbs, which can lead to swollen feet and ankles and varicose veins. Sitting for a long time in a cramped car or airplane seat ...
www.babycenter.com/400_how-can-i-avoid-getting-swollen-feet-or-ankles-during-travel_505447_1001.bc
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Upside: Advice on leg circulation problems
Downside: No related links
Varicose veins during pregnancy
What are varicose veins? What can I do to prevent or minimize them? Are varicose veins ever serious? Is there any way to get rid of them?
www.babycenter.com/0_varicose-veins-during-pregnancy_271.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on varicose veins during pregnancy and how to handle them
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Pregnancy and Your Feet
Learn about products that provide immediate pain relief for Pregnancy related foot conditions Definition Pregnancy triggers many different changes in a woman's body. Many women have common complaints ...
www.foot.com/info/cond_pregnancy_feet.jsp
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Upside: Explains circulation problems related to your feet
Downside: None
Varicose & Spider Veins
Varicose veins are veins in the lower legs that are distended, widened, and in some cases, twisted.
www.health911.com/remedies/rem_vari.htm
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Upside: Detailed information on causes and treatment of leg vein problems
Downside: Not pregnancy specific; text heavy page with lots of scrolling
Exercise and fitness
Exercise boosts your immune system and provides the circulation and energy levels needed to help you conceive, enjoy your pregnancy and prepare your body for labour.
www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/having_a_baby/pregnancy_exercise.shtml
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Upside: Exercises to help with circulation
Downside: No other circulation related information
PREGNANCY AND POSTURE
Before you dismiss posture as one of those pregnancy niceties you don't have the time or energy for, think again!
www.askdrsears.com/html/1/T011307.asp
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Upside: Good detailed advice on posture
Downside: Site will ask you to sign up for newsletter which you can decline
Why Do Some Pregnant Women Get Varicose Veins?
I’m 6 months pregnant and am starting to get weird bluish-purple veins on my legs. What are these and why am I getting them? - Tyneesha
www.kidshealth.org/parent/question/infants/veins.html
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Upside: Good basic information on varicose veins during pregnancy
Downside: Limited depth
Pregnancy & Your Feet
Pregnancy triggers many different changes in a woman’s body. Many women have common complaints throughout their pregnancy. One of these complaints, often overlooked, is foot pain. Due to the natural ...
www.footsolutions.com/pregnancy_your_feet.htm
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Upside: Site selling foot products with advice to help during pregnancy
Downside: Unclear which specific products will help
PREGNANCY RELATED VARICOSE VEINS
Varicose Veins are more than just unattractive—they can be the beginning of life-long, serious medical problems! These are the facts: 70% of women develop Venous problems during pregnancy.
www.maternityhosiery.com/varicoseveins.html
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Upside: Site with excellent information and statistics on pregnancy hosiery
Downside: Awkward site design; hard to buy items on the site
