I have a spot on my calf that looks like a bruise. im 27 weeks pregnant and otherwise healthy and fit (a runner). ive never had varicose veins. it is not hot to touch and hurts like a bruise. should i worry?

27 wks pregnant: Pregnancy at 27 weeks can begin to cause increased static pressure on the lower extremities, which can make small veins break , which turn into small "hematomas" (bruises) . Long standing or exercise can accentuate these usually harmless events in pregnancy. Your OB provider may suggest compression stockings to help minimize these.

Call your OB MD: You need to contact your treating OB MD and have the area evaluated for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) which can cause a serious medical problem for you and the fetus.