Why Do Some Pregnant Women Get Varicose Veins?
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD
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
Varicose veins are a common, usually harmless part of pregnancy for some women. They happen when the uterus applies pressure to the large vein (the inferior vena cava) that carries blood back to the heart from your feet and legs.