Many women develop haemorrhoids during and after pregnancy. This may be partly because of hormones and partly because the baby puts pressure on the blood vessels in the pelvic area. Straining during the birth may also cause haemorrhoids, but usually the symptoms improve after the baby is born¹. There is also an increased probability of suffering from constipation in pregnancy, which is the biggest trigger of haemorrhoids. Although anal discomforts and haemorrhoids are very common among pregnant or breast-feeding women, it is often a concern what kind of treatment is ideal for this target group. The best options are treatments that are regarded as safe and can’t affect the fetus or pass into breast milk.

Before using any treatment always consult with your Doctor or pharmacists if you are pregnant. Hemoproct has no known side effects or contraindications to pregnant- or breast feeding women. Our products provide quick, effective and easy-to-use relief of haemorrhoidic symptoms. The cooling, lubricating effects soothes the stressful experience of a painful toilet visit – bringing instant relief against haemorrhoids and other anal discomforts. The Aloe Vera based formula have cooling and calming properties. It constitutes an ideal solution to any and all women suffering from haemorrhoides. The cooling gel can be used for a long period of time without causing any complications.

Pregnancy and vaginal delivery predisposes women to develop hemorrhoids because of hormonal changes and increased intra-abdominal pressure. It has been estimated that 25% to 35% of pregnant women are affected by this condition.² In certain populations, up to 85% of pregnancies are affected by hemorrhoids in the third trimester.³ Hemorrhoids occur when the external hemorrhoidal veins become varicose (enlarged and swollen), which causes itching, burning, painful swellings at the anus, dyschezia (painful bowel movements), and bleeding. Pain with bowel movements and bleeding are often the first signs of hemorrhoids. It is important to note, however, that hemorrhoids are not the only cause of rectal bleeding, and the physician should properly confirm the diagnosis before initiating any treatment. Hemorrhoids should be treated to prevent more serious complications, including inflammation, thrombosis, and prolapse.

If you are pregnant or gave birth recently these are the recommendations to follow:

• Increasing fibre content in the diet (recommendation is 25-35 g a day) – See recommended balanced diet rich in fiber
• Drink enough water every day
• Regular exercise to improve your circulation
• Good toilet habits: go to the bathroom without delay when you feel the urge and try not to strain the anal muscles when you release the stool. Do not stay on the toilet for more than few minutes. Never rub the anus vigorously with toilet paper as this may irritate the skin.

It is expected that these conservative measures can alleviate symptoms in most women. For the quick relieve of symptoms you can use topical treatment like Hemoproct.