13 Hideous Things No One Tells You About Being Pregnant

5. Say Hello To Piles

We don't really need an introduction for haemorrhoids, but they're a common problem in pregnancy due to the extra blood flowing through your veins. It doesn't just stop at piles, though: all the pressure, swelling and extra gravity in those regions can lead to varicose veins... in your vulva. Even more loveliness for the hot mama-to-be.
 
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