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  • Hemorrhoids: Harmless Yet Horrible

    Hemorrhoids are a very common medical complaint. About 40% of pregnant women develop them. So what can you do to prevent them? If you have them, what is a safe treatment for you and baby?

  • Can Hemorrhoids Impair Delivery?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 5 months pregnant and its my first baby at age 42. However, I have hemorrhoids even before I got pregnant. My hemorrhoids are really big, both internal and external. One doctor described it as thrombosed and measures more than 2 cm each. I think they are more than one. Even if they are big, they dont hurt as long as I have a soft bowel movement.

  • Changes in Your Third Trimester of Pregnancy

    There are a number of changes that take place in your third trimester of pregnancy. It's time to get to know them!

  • Physical Facts and Comfort Measures, Birth to 6 Weeks

    The first 6 weeks following your delivery is still part of the childbearing cycle. Called the postpartum period, it brings many changes as your body adjusts to a non-pregnant state.

  • Your Body's Changes and Your Baby's Growth, 33 - 36 weeks

    Your baby's skin is pink to reddish in color and is smooth. The body is continuing to fill out. The sucking and grasping reflexes are strong. At about 34 weeks, a substance that is necessary for the lungs to function (surfactant) is steadily produced.

  • Changes During Weeks 17 - 20

    Your baby's head, arms, legs, and body are now fully formed. At 20 weeks, he weighs about 1 pound and is about 7½ inches in length. His movement will become increasingly noticeable to you.

  • Discomforts of Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids

    Unfortunately, hemorrhoids are not uncommon during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids are varicose (swollen) veins of the rectum and are usually painful. They most often make their appearance during the third trimester.

  • Tucks / Witch Hazel Pads

    Reviewer's Name: 
    ChristaM

    Provides relief for hemorrhoids during/after pregnancy. Also perfect postpartum to heal episiotomy! My doctor told the nurses to give me these pads. They really helped to relieve the discomfort of my stitches. May be obtained at local drug store or from the hospital.

    Rating: 
    6 - Highly recommend
    Product Link: 
    Tucks Pads with Witch Hazel

  • Can Hemorrhoids Impair Delivery?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 5 months pregnant and its my first baby at age 42. However, I have hemorrhoids even before I got pregnant. My hemorrhoids are really big, both internal and external. One doctor described it as thrombosed and measures more than 2 cm each. I think they are more than one. Even if they are big, they dont hurt as long as I have a soft bowel movement.

  • Discomforts of Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids

    Unfortunately, hemorrhoids are not uncommon during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids are varicose (swollen) veins of the rectum and are usually painful. They most often make their appearance during the third trimester.

  • Your Body's Changes and Your Baby's Growth, 33 - 36 weeks

    Your baby's skin is pink to reddish in color and is smooth. The body is continuing to fill out. The sucking and grasping reflexes are strong. At about 34 weeks, a substance that is necessary for the lungs to function (surfactant) is steadily produced.

  • Changes in Your Third Trimester of Pregnancy

    There are a number of changes that take place in your third trimester of pregnancy. It's time to get to know them!

  • Physical Facts and Comfort Measures, Birth to 6 Weeks

    The first 6 weeks following your delivery is still part of the childbearing cycle. Called the postpartum period, it brings many changes as your body adjusts to a non-pregnant state.

  • Tucks / Witch Hazel Pads

    Reviewer's Name: 
    ChristaM

    Provides relief for hemorrhoids during/after pregnancy. Also perfect postpartum to heal episiotomy! My doctor told the nurses to give me these pads. They really helped to relieve the discomfort of my stitches. May be obtained at local drug store or from the hospital.

    Rating: 
    6 - Highly recommend
    Product Link: 
    Tucks Pads with Witch Hazel

  • Hemorrhoids: Harmless Yet Horrible

    Hemorrhoids are a very common medical complaint. About 40% of pregnant women develop them. So what can you do to prevent them? If you have them, what is a safe treatment for you and baby?

  • Changes During Weeks 17 - 20

    Your baby's head, arms, legs, and body are now fully formed. At 20 weeks, he weighs about 1 pound and is about 7½ inches in length. His movement will become increasingly noticeable to you.