Preventing Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy

The long wait is over.
Your beautiful and beloved baby is in your arms, and everything is wonderful.
Except-sitting is painful, standing is painful, and the pain doesn't go away when you lie down.
You hurt when you have a bowel movement, your rectal area is irritated and painful, and then there's the itching! Besides, you are bleeding from the rectum and have to wear pads to cope.
Why is such a special time overcast with the misery of hemorrhoids? If it's any comfort, many people suffer from hemorrhoids, even those who have not undergone a pregnancy.
However, new mothers do experience hemorrhoids in higher numbers than others.
It's partly because of the extra weight of the baby but other changes the body undergoes during pregnancy play a role in the swelling of the veins in the rectum.
Hemorrhhoids are the result of this.
It may be too late for this pregnancy, but there are preventive measures you can take before the next one to reduce the likelihood that you'll have to endure this misery and discomfort again.
Walk.
This will help you keep your metabolism in order.
Also, you'll be less likely to become constipated-the major culprit in developing hemorrhoids.
The straining and pushing with a difficult bowel movement puts pressure on varicose veins.
A regular exercise program that includes at least 20 minutes of walking every day will be beneficial in preventing the development of hemorrhoids.
Fiber.
Pay attention to how much fiber you're getting.
It will keep stools soft, putting less pressure on the rectal area.
Most fruits and vegetables are good sources of fiber.
Plan your diet and include plenty of these every day.
Water.
Two liters a day are recommended.
Schedule it just as you do everything else you take into your body, but be consistent and keep your body stoked with plenty of water.
You'll find yourself craving water before long, so taking those long drinks will become less of a chore as time goes on.
The sooner you start on your regimen to prevent hemorrhoids, the better.
It's easy if you think of the consequences if you don't follow through.