RE: [ozmidwifery] vulval varices

[Mary Murphy]

Lisa, I searched the MIDIRS data base for you.  Not one mention of V,V out of about 165 entries in that area. I also searched some other data bases No luck.  I have had a number of women with this condition and there have not been any problems at birth.  Sorry, that’s the best I can do. cheers, MM   From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Lindsay Kennedy Sent: Monday, 6 June 2005 6:15 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] vulval varices   Hi I am doing some research into varicose veins for an assignment.  According to Foote (1960), it is possible that extensive vulval varices could rupture during birth and cause fatal hemorrhage.  Does anyone know anything about this subject?  It is the only bit of research I found that said this.  But there is very little info on vulval varices at all.  Cheers Lindsay