Are my hemorrhoids going to explode during labor? I never had them until after my second baby so I'm legitimately freaking out about this! TMI but they're getting bigger & pop out now (I keep them in check with cream but if I don't use more than once a day they bother me quite a bit) & I'm not sure if it's bc baby is getting bigger & adding pressure or what but this whole situation is horrifying me 😣😭
@juliaschade41 hemmorhoid cream helps me a lot..I use it after every BM or at least twice a day. Mine aren't really painful they're just enormously swollen & coming out so itchy & irritated. I'm going to try some pads or the witch hazel @thehergruderfamily mentioned.
@juliaschade41 ugh, yes its awful! I really wish I would have had them taken care of before I got pregnant now! 😦
Soak in warm water. Fill the tub with plain warm water and soak several times a day.
Try witch hazel. Apply witch hazel pads to your anal area. Change the pads frequently.
Avoid sitting for long periods of time.Sitting puts pressure on the veins in your anus and rectum. When you can, lie on your side or stand up. If you must sit, take frequent breaks.
Try an over-the-counter hemorrhoid remedy. Ask your health care provider to recommend a hemorrhoid cream or medicated wipe that's safe to use during pregnancy. Remember, though, hemorrhoid creams don't cure the underlying condition — they simply soothe the pain of existing hemorrhoids.
@mamax3bear18 your welcome hugs!