Hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the anal and uterine
area which have become very swollen from the pressure
of carrying the weight of an unborn baby. The veins
fill up with too much blood, causing them to swell
and eventually be known as a hemorrhoid. Hemorrhoids
are very common in pregnant women who are approaching
their third trimester when the pressure on the fetus
dilates the varicose veins. Sometimes hemorrhoids
will only surface during the onset of childbirth.
Hemorroids in general can be very painful and itchy
and they are always found around the anal area. Doctors
readily accept this condition as normal and will tell
their patients not be embarrassed.
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Bleeding Hemorrhoids
When a hemorrhoid is formed, an excess of blood is trapped in the vein. Since hemorrhoids are actually in the anal cavity, they may bleed if a pregnant woman becomes constipated. When the stool rubs against the vein and is then pushed hard against it, the vein may burst. This may cause the vein in turn to actually start bleeding. This should not cause too much pain unless the hemorroid is internal and blocking the anal cavity. The important thing is to drink lots of water together with a high fiber diet which in turn ensures a softer stool so that the hemorrhoids are not pressed so much against the anal wall.
Do all Hemorrhoids bleed during pregnancy?
No, not all hemorrhoids will bleed but those that
do cause blood to appear on the stool or toilet tissue
used. It is important to remember that although bleeding
hemorrhoids are not dangerous, there are instances
when bleeding can harm a person and should be checked
out. Regular bowl movements and a high fibre diet
are the best things for preventing hemorrhoids from
bleeding during pregnancy. Bleeding
hemroids are just another part of becoming pregnant
and like morning sickness, they go away in time. Hemorroids
in general are nothing to be too concerned about and
they should clear up after the pregnancy. The bleeding
in the hemorrhoids should not occur if there is no
hard stool pushing up against them.
Resources
* www.intelihealth.com
* www.babycenter.com
