| Hemorrhoids often occur as the result of pregnancy. | | | | content as this could cause water retention and may |
| This is a very common malady among expectant | | | | increase your hemorrhoid discomfort. Yams and |
| mothers and is nothing to be ashamed of. Because | | | | sweet potatoes are also very high in fiber. |
| the condition is so common, there are many natural | | | | Remember to bake them with the skin on and eat |
| home hemorrhoid remedies that have been used for | | | | them whole with several glasses of water. This old |
| decades. This brief article will outline some of them | | | | remedy is very common and will usually result in a |
| and perhaps one or all may offer some relief. It's | | | | bowel movement overnight. |
| important to remember that the primary cause of | | | | 2. Drink plenty of water. Dehydration is a major |
| hemorrhoids is constipation. You can relieve some of | | | | cause of constipation. If you are dehydrated, your |
| the causes of pregnancy hemorrhoids by reducing | | | | stool will have less water content making it more |
| the occurrence of constipation. Here are a two simple | | | | solidified. Drinking water will help soften the stool and |
| ways and safe ways to reduce your hemorrhoid | | | | reduce the chance of getting pregnancy hemorrhoids. |
| discomfort: | | | | If you need to soothe your hemorrhoids try applying |
| | | | an ice pack for 15 to 20 minutes. This will help the |
| 1. Increase your intake of high fiber foods. Legumes, | | | | itching and reduce the swelling. Remember you are |
| nuts & seeds are excellent ways to boost your | | | | not alone, many women suffer from pregnancy |
| fiber intake and taste good too. Try split pea soup as | | | | hemorrhoids and we hope that this article has given |
| it is very high in fiber. You can make it at home, but | | | | you some good advice. Consult your physician if your |
| if you buy it premade, watch out for high sodium | | | | hemorrhoids last for more than a couple of days. |