Natural Home Remedies For Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy

Let’s face it, pregnancy can be tough. Add a case of hemorrhoids and you’ve got some serious discomfort happening in places that you can’t see and can hardly reach anymore.

Dealing with the pain of hemorrhoids doesn’t have to be worse than the agony of labor. Although it might put things into perspective just a bit. Sorry mothers-to-be, but after the baby is born, this will seem like a minor irritancy compared to what you’re about to go through.

There is no reason that you should be uncomfortable, however. In my healing practice, pregnant women are often seeking something other than hemorrhoid relief, and for many first time moms, this is their first experience with this issue. They are always happy to hear that this is common during pregnancy and that there are many things you can do to ease the pain and heal those swollen areas naturally.

It’s important to understand that there are both physical and psychological factors that can be involved, so a dual approach is often the most effective. A combination of extra gentle care with some natural remedies for healing tissues can be beneficial for more aspects of your pregnancy than just dealing with a tender backside. Learning to care for yourself will help you care for your child more effectively, so this is a good thing. Right?

This issue also involves beliefs about what it means to be responsible for a child, and being scared of the process as a whole. Everything feels like a burden emotionally and physically and you’re having a problem letting go and surrendering yourself to this event. If you can see how your mental state is affecting you physically, half the battle is won.

The following treatments are safe for pregnant women, but you should always consult with your health care practitioner before trying at home remedies, just to be safe. Most of all, give yourself a break and put your feet up a few times per day; that will help on all levels. Plus, you deserve it. You’re pregnant, after all.

When The Going Gets Tough

The extra weight and pressure that a pregnancy can put on your pelvis is often underestimated. Your body is shifting to accommodate and when there is too much fluid built up in the tissues of the lower abdomen, a bulging vein, otherwise known as a hemorrhoid is the result.

These swollen tender veins can make going to the bathroom, walking, even sitting an uncomfortable experience and it is necessary to treat them gently. Avoiding bowel movements to avoid pain can only make things worse, so be sure to treat them immediately.

* Aloe vera gel – apply directly to affected area several times per day

* Be relaxed – Don’t strain or linger on the toilet. If you can’t go, don’t force it

* Witch Hazel compress – apply twice per day to shrink inflamed areas

* Baby Wipes – use to gently clean instead of scratchy toilet paper

* Baby Soap – choose only natural, gentle baby formula soap to clean affected area

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