Women are much more prone to varicose veins than men and pregnancy accentuates this risk.
I'm going to give you 3 natural and effective remedies to avoid them as much as possible during these 9 months... of happiness!
Varicose veins are blue, curvy, dilated veins, most commonly appearing on the legs.
The phenomenon increases during pregnancy, which is an upheaval of the body.
I do not go into technical and medical terms, but know, ladies, that the weight gain inherent in pregnancy can cause edema, heaviness and therefore varicose veins.
Very simple precautions must therefore be taken so as not to have to undergo them.
Varicose veins are caused by poor blood circulation. By wearing clothes that are too tight (trousers, socks) I increase the risk of varicose veins.
It is better to prefer dresses, overalls and, during the winter, tights or very high socks, which are not likely to compress the calves.
Walking during my pregnancy is very good. Blood circulation happens naturally and helps my body feel good.
But I absolutely avoid staying in a standing position without moving, otherwise I put all my weight on my legs. I'm also banning high heels for 9 months.
3. I take care of my legs
My legs are important for getting around. They hurt if they are heavy. And then in addition, they are all the same, for my part, a "seduction asset" (yes!)
So, I take care of it...I no longer take baths or showers that are too hot, otherwise the varicose veins come back at full gallop.
And I massage! Every morning, every evening, I massage, massage, massage, from bottom to top, my pretty legs! With milk if the skin is dry, but not with essential oils.
Pregnant, but beautiful! Alright, girls? If darling wants to do it for me, then that's even better! And massage is good for everything:stress and cellulite in particular.
In a Beauty Institute, the heavy leg treatment costs on average €40 for 30 min. If you need it once a week, it will cost you in 3 months at 480 €.
At a Physiotherapist, the price of a lymphatic drainage session varies from €30 to €80, i.e. an average of €660 for 3 months.
Last advice, if you have not followed the previous ones, or if the varicose veins were already there and numerous:instead of rushing to the Institute or the Physio, ask your Mutual if it reimburses the compression stockings (some do ). Your doctor can prescribe them, and (cost between €60 and €200 ).
Social Security reimburses part of it.
Here is !! I hope these tips have been useful to you, and will save you from treating yourself to heavy leg care at an institute or lymphatic drainage sessions at a physiotherapist. Tell me all about it in the comments!
