Haemorrhoids are extremely common during pregnancy. In fact, for many women, pregnancy and childbirth is when they develop haemorrhoids for the first time. Around one in three women will get haemorrhoids during pregnancy so if you are suffering, you’re not alone.
Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus that stretch and become swollen under pressure. In their mild form they remain inside the anus causing discomfort. External haemorrhoids appear as dark red swellings around the anus, which can be extremely painful.
The most common symptoms of haemorrhoids are:
If you are suffering from any of the symptoms above, the likelihood is that you've got haemorrhoids. Information about how you can treat haemorrhoids is given on this website.