If I get spider veins during week 21 of pregnancy, will they last?

Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)

Spider veins are a cluster of blood vessels that tend to appear on the top of your skin during pregnancy, and may show up around week 21. They're called "spider veins" because they are rather thin and often show up in a spider like or sunburst like pattern (though they can also appear as single, isolated veins). They most commonly appear on your neck or face. Spider veins may annoy you during your pregnancy, but most women find that they go away after they've had their baby.

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Pregnancy Complications

Complications can fall into the category that is harmful to the baby and/or harmful to the mother. Many women develop gestational diabetes, which only affects the mother. Preeclampsia, which elevates the blood pressure of the mother during pregnancy, can be harmful to both mother and baby. Ectopic pregnancies can put both the mother and baby at risk when the embryo attaches to the fallopian tube, instead of moving to the uterus. Miscarriages or premature births can also happen to pregnant women with certain risk factors. When going through labor, progress can slow, causing distress for the baby and mother. In some cases, a C-section is needed to keep from causing harm to both the baby and mother.

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