It’s a widely known fact that hemorrhoids affect many women during pregnancy. As much as 30% of women will get hemorrhoids during their first pregnancies because of the high levels of strain blood vessels are subjected to. However, many women won’t even notice that they have hemorrhoids simply because they are too small to cause discomfort and also because they tend to go away by themselves after birth has taken place.

This being the case you should know that hemorrhoid treatment when pregnant should be a case of concern. Not for the mother but for the fetus. If it’s not a severe case of hemorrhoids with complications such as thrombosis it’s advisable not to take any kind medicine because it might affect the development of the unborn baby. The best hemorrhoid treatment when pregnant would be a diet change which includes a lot more fiber (vegetables, grains, etc.), an increase of water consumption (8-10 glasses/day) and regular Kegel exercises.

Another beneficial solution for treating hemorrhoids during pregnancy can be regular sitz baths (1-2 times/day or more) as these can help blood vessels to contract. But be careful what kind of solutions you’re adding to your sitz baths. Make sure that they are 100% natural plant extracts and not some chemical replacements. Furthermore, any kind of hemorrhoid treatment when pregnant should be nothing less than 100% natural. Don’t risk the health of your baby for a temporary pain relief because you may end up regretting it.