Pregnancy

How to Treat Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy?

Hemorrhoids are varicose veins (tortuous and elongated veins are called varicose veins) in rectum. The symptoms of hemorrhoid may be only slight itch or it may be frank and severe pain and in late stage there may be bleeding, especially during a bowel movement such as defecation. The sizes of hemorrhoid also vary from small raisin to a large mass. The hemorrhoid or varicose veins may sometime protrude through anus as a swollen mass, which may bleed.

Pregnancy is one of the risk factors in causation of hemorrhoid or varicose veins; hence hemorrhoid is commonly seen during pregnancy. There are also several other causes of hemorrhoids such as chronic constipation. Many women develop hemorrhoid during pregnancy for the first time. But, if a woman has suffered from hemorrhoid before pregnancy, it is highly likely that the woman will suffer from varicose veins during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids may even occur during labor, especially during second stage of labor, when the pregnant woman pushes the baby down to birth canal.

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Common Concerns & Their Solution during Pregnancy

There are certain concerns during pregnancy, especially for the first timer. Concerns like what can be done and what can’t be done. What can be eaten and what can’t be eaten. What type of cloths should be worn? If one can travel during pregnancy? What are the exercises are allowed etc.

Exercise: In general, it is not necessary to limit exercise during pregnancy, provided she does not become fatigued or risk injury. Pregnant women improve their metabolic efficiency during exercise and pregnant women who exercise regularly have significant increase in blood volume. If there is no contraindication for exercise like high blood pressure, pregnant women should be encouraged to do moderate intensity exercise for 30 minutes per day like brisk walking. Pregnant women can also do yoga regularly.

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A Food Guide during Pregnancy from Conception to Delivery

Your baby is what you eat. Your diet before, during and after pregnancy is the most important determinant factor of your health as well as the health of your baby. Research shows that maternal nutrition not only affects the health of the baby but his susceptibility to disease during adult life. Healthy eating should be a way of life, especially when you are nurturing another life within you.

Pre conceptual Care: Overweight females find it difficult to conceive.If you are planning a baby, and you are overweight, reduce weight first. Begin on a healthy note with healthy eating. Plan your diet for reducing weight and also for maintaining proper nutrition. Cut down on your intake of anti-nutrients such as caffeine, deep-friend foods, cigarettes, alcohol and also painkillers. This ensures healthy conception.

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