I had no idea this could happen during pregnancy, it sounds so uncomfortable! Is there any way to prevent it from the beginning? I will definitely keep a check on my fiber intake when I get pregnant.
This is super common because of the pressure on pelvic veins and prenatal iron tablets which cause constipation. Please don't strain in the washroom at all. Talk to your doctor, they can prescribe a safe stool softener.
Oh god, nobody warns you about this part of pregnancy! Between the baby pushing down and the iron tablets making my poop like rocks, piles were inevitable. Honestly, just ask your doc for a stool softener syrup, don't suffer silently like I did!
My mother-in-law told me it happens because of body heat and constipation during pregnancy. She made me have a warm glass of milk with a spoon of ghee at night, and it actually helped ease the bowel movements.
I have heard that progesterone hormone slows down digestion, which causes constipation and leads to piles. It sounds really painful. I hope you find some relief soon.
I suffered from this so badly during my third trimester, it was awful. The pressure from the growing baby and constant constipation are the main reasons. Please drink loads of water and eat high-fiber foods to make it easier.
