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Australian Birth Stories
416 Postpartum | Alice, hereditary varicose veins, clexane, vein removal
Aug 30, 2023
Alice, a mother who experienced worsened varicose veins during postpartum, talks about the hereditary aspect of the condition and undergoing surgical removal. They discuss the symptoms, pain, management, surgical referral, self-administered injections, and emotional journey. They share their experience with postpartum varicose veins, diagnostic tests, treatment options, surgery details, and recovery. Parents also discuss the challenges of healing, multiple birthdays, relying on support, and respecting children's privacy.
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- Varicose veins can worsen with each pregnancy and may require surgical removal for relief.
- Balancing motherhood, multiple pregnancies, and recovery from varicose vein surgery can present challenges, but alternative ways to stay active and take care of oneself can be found.
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Alice's Experience with Varicose Veins in Postpartum
Alice shares her personal experience with varicose veins, which worsened with each of her pregnancies. She discusses the symptoms she experienced, such as heaviness and pain in her legs and vulva. Alice talks about her decision to seek medical attention and her journey to find the right treatment. She explains the diagnostic tests she underwent, including a CT scan and a Barricas vein scan. Ultimately, Alice opted for surgical removal of her varicose veins. She describes the procedure, the recovery process, and the relief she experienced after having the veins removed.
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