How do I avoid getting hemorrhoids while pregnant?

5 Comments

1. Eva A says:

   May 30, 2011 at 2:38 pm

   Eat plenty of fiber.
   Drink plenty of water.
   Avoid sitting for extended periods of time.
   Don’t push when you have to do #2.
   Do Kegel’s exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor and stimulate blood flow.
   Ask your doctor about using a stool softener. There are some types of prenatal vitamins available by prescription that contain a stool softener.

   Despite your best efforts, you could get a hemorrhoid from giving birth. Doing all this stuff I mentioned will greatly reduce your chances.
2. doodlebuttus says:

   May 30, 2011 at 2:38 pm

   Unfortunately, they are very common (due to increased blood flow in that area and slowed digestive system). Your best bet is to make sure you are getting plenty of water and fiber to prevent constipation. The straining from constipation is a major cause. Also make sure to stay active. All of this will help prevent it… but nothing is 100%. Plus, the strain of delivery can cause them too (experience talking).

   Good luck!
3. Marjorie S says:

   May 30, 2011 at 2:38 pm

   the same way you would avoid them if you weren’t pregnant: plenty of fiber (fruits, vegetables, whole grains), plenty of water, and don’t strain.
4. Jenny N says:

   May 30, 2011 at 2:38 pm

   As the other posters have said, a high fiber diet and drinking plenty of plain water is very important to prevent constipation and in turn, hemorrhoids.

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