Bulging veins in private areas

[sharond101]

Are these anything to worry about. One looks like it's about to explode and more just keep appearing. Am 31wks.

I'm not sure what they look like exactly but it's very common to get varicose veins down there whilst pregnant. It's all to do with the pressure from the baby.

Have a word with your midwife but I reckon it's nothing to worry about, and will improve once baby is born.

I had a weird lump on my (excuse the TMI but not sure what else to say...) lady lips and got the MW to check it out. She referred me to the consultant to check but felt it was a varicose vein. I think they keep an eye on it in case anything untoward happens during labour but it was fine, and went again after I had DD.

If you're concerned, ask your MW. Worth maybe having it on your notes so they can keep an eye on things, but its probably nothing to worry about.