Hemorrhoids?

I was just wondering what causes hemorrhoids when you are pregnant? Is it from the pressure of carrying a baby or from pushing while giving birth? I just read a question about them and it got me to thinking? I am pregnant with my second baby and didn’t get them with my first child while I was pregnant or after I had her. Can someone please explain this to me?

There are many causes but the specific pregnancy cause you asked is caused by the fetus putting pressure on the hemorrhoidal veins.

There are both internal and external hemorrhoids. The internal rarely produce discomfort, although they can bleed.
External hemorrhoids are much more common and generally are the cause of the blood we see on toilet tissue. These are often accompanied by a soft swelling of the anus area. In most instances, hemorrhoids self-heal and medical attention is not necessary. Try to not sit on the toilet any longer than necessary since this adds undo pressure to the anal veins.

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