Among all the things a pregnant women suffers from, hemorrhoids has to be one of the worst. It is embarrassing to talk about this but I know how important it is to really focus on how to heal hemorrhoids during pregnancy. I am suffering from both extremes, constipation and too many bowel movements. I just [...]

I was 24 weeks pregnant when I went to a foreign country on vacation. I took every precaution to prevent a hemorrhoid flare-up. My strategy was to beat the usual decrease in fiber that happens when you travel. I bought fruits and nuts for travel and made sure I ate my ordinary amount of fruits [...]

I am 25 weeks pregnant and as the baby weight becomes greater, my hemorrhoid flare-ups increase.  It is very common for pregnant women to suffer from hemorrhoids in this trimester. And it is a shame because it is the last thing you need. I am managing my hemorrhoid inflammation like a hawk.  I keep clothes [...]

The term miscarriage is used to described the loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. I recently experienced a miscarriage. It started as spotting and within the day developed into a period-like flow. I was disappointed and scared I would not have as good of chance of conceiving after having a miscarriage. I already [...]

70% of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness, which is simply feeling sick in the morning. Vitamin B6 has been known to help with nausea but you should consult your doctor before taking any supplements, especially while pregnant. Drinking more water than before you were pregnant, avoiding smells that bother you, eating small meals more [...]

Smoking is not good for you and your baby as it has been associated with problems as diverse as: vaginal bleeding, pre-term births, low birth weight, stillborn babies and sudden infant death syndrome. Chemicals found in cigarettes include lead tar, nicotine and carbon dioxide. These chemicals can prevent needed nutrients and oxygen from getting to [...]

The amount of exercise you do during pregnancy is related to the amount of exercise you did before getting pregnant. Continuing with your routine is reasonable as long as you modify it as your pregnant belly grows. Keeping track of your core temperature and avoiding strong movements that may harm your joints are important things [...]

During pregnancy, it is vital that you stay away from Hemorrhoid surgery. Hemorrhoid surgery is painful and not like anything you can imagine. Given the location and weight of the baby, healing from this surgery can be complicated. You will suffer from pain while not being able to sleep and being tired. The best thing [...]

Pregnant women often experience nauses in the morning, hence the term Morning Sickness. But some pregnant women suffer from nausea after every meal. Most doctors recommend eating less and more frequently. I did not suffer from nausea a lot during pregnancy but some days I did and a friend recommended that I eat a toast [...]

Given the fact that hemorrhoids have been around for ages, statistics abound on the internet and in research papers about who suffers from hemorrhoids. A report from the Vital and Health Statistics of the National Center for Health Statistics found that hemorrhoids were the most commonly reported digestive condition. In the year of that report, [...]