Pregnancy is a wonderful part of any woman's life but one of the not so wonderful but very common parts is pregnancy hemorrhoids. This condition is caused by the increased flow of blood plus changing hormonal levels that a pregnant woman experiences throughout her body during pregnancy. Another common condition that she may experience is varicose veins as well.
Some women may get hemorrhoids during their first pregnancies and many women who are having their second or third child, and had hemorrhoids during their first pregnancy, are likely to have them once again.
Thankfully there are things that any pregnant woman can do for the duration of her pregnancy to ease her pain, reduce discomfort and have an easier pregnancy.
Fiber, Fiber And More Fiber
One of the best ways that any pregnant woman can get relief from hemorrhoids during pregnancy is to eat more fiber rich foods like fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts. Besides eating healthier it's also important to drink at least eight glasses of water per day. Water helps to keep a pregnant woman's body hydrated and is a crucial element to curing hemorrhoids and preventing them from returning.
Sitz Baths
Taking a sitz bath at least three times a day will help to stop the hemorrhoid irritation and keep the area clean. Sitz baths are also effective for shrinking hemorrhoids and providing relief.
Bowl Movements
Women who are dealing with internal hemorrhoids, they shouldn't wait for the urge to have a bowel movement because waiting too long puts will put pressure on her bowels. It's also important for a pregnant woman to not stay on the toilet too long after she's finished having a bowel movement because that can put even more pressure on the rectal area and cause hemorrhoids to bleed.
It's also important for a woman who is suffering with hemorrhoids during pregnancy to wipe thoroughly after every bowel movement. A baby wipe or wet wash cloth can be used to provide a little relief after wiping.
Exercise
Regular exercise is one of the best ways to keep hemorrhoids at bay during pregnancy and the best form of exercise that any woman can do is walk for at least thirty minutes per day around her block, on a treadmill in the gym or comfort of her home.
Teas
Two teas' that are effective at helping cure hemorrhoids are Green Tea and Black Tea. If a pregnant woman drinks at least one cup of each tea per day she will be delivering a powerful combination of anti-oxidants that are great for her body and also excellent for curing hemorrhoids.
Ice Packs
Another great thing to use in the fight against hemorrhoids during pregnancy is ice packs because they work to help reduce swelling and discomfort that come with hemorrhoids. An ice pack should be applied for fifteen minutes at a time or as needed.
Witch Hazel
This old school remedy is excellent for providing relief for hemorrhoids and also varicose veins. All a pregnant woman has to so is apply some witch hazel to a cotton ball and then apply it to the hemorrhoids or area of her varicose veins.
For many women pregnancy hemorrhoids will go away after her baby is born but for some women post pregnancy hemorrhoids can develop after their babies are born. For those women who deal with this condition postpartum the keys to curing this condition are fiber, water and doing Kegel exercises every day.
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