[Venous diseases and pregnancy]

The pregnancy and the puerperium are critical conditions for the venous system of the lower limbs. The risk of venous thromboembolism is important in the presence of contributing factors. The management of the disease (diagnosis, treatment, prophylaxis) has to be tailored to each individual patient. This period is also characterized by the appearance of specific varices or the aggravation of preexistent lesions. The treatment is mostly conservative including the use of elastic stockings. The post-partum condition is no contraindication for pregnancy, but requires a specific management.