Midwifery and the diseases of women

by Joel Shew

SWELLINGS OF THE LIMBS AND VARICOSE VEINS.

Swellings of the lower limbs, and varicose or knotty and swelled veins, may occur in pregnancy from the same causes as piles and hemorrhoids, namely, an obstructed circulation.

Washing the parts affected with cold water, and attention to the general health, are the means to be used here. Do no violence to the system. The exercise should be moderate. Nor should the woman be too inactive; the medium course in all cases is the better rule.

If the patient can find time to lie down a number of times during the day, removing her clothing at each time, she will find the practice a good one.