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How postpartum varicose veins affect self-image and comfort

My varicose veins from pregnancy are so bad I'm embarrassed to wear shorts and my legs ache constantly - I feel like I traded my body for my baby

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Visible and persistent physical changes can feel like permanent sacrifices that fundamentally alter one's relationship with their body.

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“Where Are You with Postpartum physical recovery?”

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