Varicose veins are one of the most common and least discussed discomforts of pregnancy. This honest, practical guide explains why pregnancy hormones, increased blood volume and the growing weight of your baby can make veins swell and ache. You will learn simple daily habits to ease heaviness and throbbing, how to choose and wear compression stockings, and which exercises bring genuine relief. The book also covers vulvar varicosities, haemorrhoids and pelvic congestion with the same straight-talking care. Clear red-flag guidance helps you know when to call your midwife or doctor, and separate chapters on labour and the postpartum weeks prepare you for what happens next. Written for anxious, tired parents, this guide offers reassurance without sugar-coating and practical steps without jargon. Whether this is your first pregnancy or your fifth, you will finish it feeling more in control of your body. Part of The Pregnancy Companion Library.