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Had baby4 months ago and am nursing.noticed a long blue veins on thigh more prominent now but not varicose. what causes this?

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Normal body changes: During pregnancy, your body undergoes incredible changes to accommodate a new life. Some of those changes may include more noticeable veins.

Dr Robinson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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