Pregnant women always want to know why hemorrhoids are so common during pregnancy. The easy answer is that being pregnant is hard on the body. Of course the female body is designed for fetal development, but this doesn’t mean it doesn’t put stress on all aspects of the body. The primary reasons that pregnant women seem to have a high incidence of hemorrhoids are related mainly to three things, constipation during pregnancy, a vaginal birth and pressure on the anal canal from the growing fetus. Clearly not all of these problems are avoidable, so the best that most pregnant women can do is to reduce their symptoms and manage the conditions as best as possible.  Read more »

During the first trimester of a pregnancy it is not uncommon for a woman to experience bleeding.

Unexplained bleeding should never be overlooked or taken for granted, but it is not necessarily a cause for alarm either. During the early stage of pregnancy, there are several explanations for this occurrence. Of course, the appearance of blood could be a sign of a serious problem so a doctor should be consulted immediately. Even if there is nothing wrong, an examination can help to alleviate an expectant mother’s fears and help her to relax. The importance of a calm mother should not be underestimated when talking about the health of the baby. Read more »