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Strange blue mottled skin marks on legs

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Anon501178 · 06/05/2026 23:09

38wks pregnant currently.Just had a shower for about 10 mins (i do like it quite hot) and came out to see these rather alarming looking patterns on my legs.I have had some purple/bluish tinge to my legs and feet after showering on several occasions during pregnancy, which has disappeared within several minutes, and this has now done the same too.
Had a midwife appt today and had high blood pressure so went to the hospital for checks and they put me on a continuous BP measuring machine and it went down fine.
They also did urine and bloods but hadn't got the results back when I was sent home (said they would ring if any issues and haven't heard since) Baby's movements are good and his heartbeat was monitored and fine.
I didn't have anything like this in other 2 pregnancies so just wondered if anyone else has experienced similar?
Was debating whether to ring maternity unit tonight when I saw it, but now thinking as it has gone away quickly I could contact midwife tomorrow to check in about it instead.....

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Anon501178 · 06/05/2026 23:10

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Strange blue mottled skin marks on legs
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DustyMaiden · 06/05/2026 23:20

Varicose veins probably. Check with dr just in case.

McGregor33 · 07/05/2026 19:09

Do you or have you previously used heat pads, hot water bottles and even fan heaters near that area?

I get a rash really similar from my heated seats and hot water bottles. It does disappear but a hot bath or shower brings it back to the surface xx

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