Pregnancy Hemorrhoids

The common belief is that hemorrhoids happen only as a reaction bad eating habits, lifestyle etc. That is not true. Hemorrhoids are also a common side-effect of pregnancy. Usually during the third trimester of pregnancy, hemorrhoids starts troubling the pregnant woman.

In late pregnancy, the baby’s head descends and puts pressure on the anal canal.  This in itself put pressure on this area, and also causes constipation.  Even before labor, you may find that you have some difficulty in moving your bowels due to the growing fetus.
Internal hemorrhoids bleeding in later stages of pregnancy can be mistaken for the early signs of labor, which is alarming if your pregnancy is not close to term.  Bleeding caused by internal hemorrhoids is bright red in color, while the “show” that is a sign of labor beginning is usually brown.

Labor involves a lot of straining and pushing using the muscles of the pelvic floor.  This puts even more pressure on the blood vessels within the anus, with internal hemorrhoids being a very common result.  As if all that stretching and tearing in the vaginal/perianal area wasn’t enough to cope with!

The Good news is that Hemorrhoids can be avoided during pregnancy. Diet is one surefire method to stop these unwanted pregnancy hemorrhoids. But you need to get sound advice on your diet because there are two important things to consider. A Pregnant’s diet needs to fulfill her nutrition needs and then also avoid the pregnancy related hemorrhoids.

Do not create your own diet and we suggest you consult your dietician or doctor for proper advice.
There are a few other simple diet suggestions and exercises that can help you cope with the pregnancy related hemorrhoids. Check out H Miracle for more details.