Swelling in Groin Area While 28 Weeks Pregnant

Lumps? The outer lips sound like maybe enlarged lymph nodes, inner could be a clogged Bartholin's gland.

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Varicose veins usually make their appearance lower down on your leg, but I wouldn't rule it out. Maybe a blood clot? I don't know how thin you are... If it hurts or is in anyway uncomfortable, get it checked. Try putting your feet up and using hot (or cold) compresses. If something's just swollen, cold will help. If it's a tight muscle, the heat may help. Feel better! OH, and keep in mind, you have lymph nodes in your inner thigh, they may be swollen due to your hormones ;)

Definitely sounds like veins. I'm 24 weeks pregnant. Need I say more?

Yep, sounds like veins to me. I had many and a lot of swelling "down there" during both of my pregs. I carried my kids really low.

With my first, I was SO swollen down there that it actually made sex painful. No fun.

Not to scare you, but good thing a call is in to your doctor. It could be the beginning of a blood clot.
I am not typically a nervous nelly like this, but a friend recently dealt with this in her pregnancy.

Probably just what you think, varicose veins. And the swelling is probably due to the excess blood flow to the area. It's good that you called your doctor, she'll know best if it's anything to worry about, and be able to give you advice on how best to relieve any discomfort. In the meantime, you could try Tucks pads, they are just witch hazel, and it can't hurt.