India, Oct. 11 -- Pregnancy brings remarkable changes to a woman's body, including a rise in blood volume of up to 50 percent, which places extra pressure on veins and can lead to discomfort or complications. Understanding these changes and taking proactive steps can help protect vein health and make pregnancy more comfortable.

Dr Rema Malik, a vascular surgeon and health educator from Houston, Texas, is raising awareness about the strain pregnancy can place on veins and the steps women can take to prepare their bodies before conception.

In an Instagram video posted on August 1, she highlights the reality of pregnancy - "Your blood volume can increase by up to 50 percent, putting enormous pressure on the valves in your legs. For many, t...