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1 Also, watch the video about exercising when pregnant.

2 What exercises can I do when pregnant?

4 Why are hemorrhoids more common during pregnancy?

5 When do hemorrhoids most often appear during pregnancy?

6 What causes hemorrhoids during pregnancy?

6.1 How can you prevent hemorrhoids during pregnancy?

How To Exercise When Pregnant With Hemorrhoids

Working out when you are pregnant is very good for you and the baby. You start to feel overall more good and many pregnancy symptoms will decrease, and quicker postpartum recovery. Also, your baby may have better a better heart, lower BMI, and also better brain health.

Exercise safe and regularly right up to your due date, or as long as your doctor says it’s ok to exercise. Do Kegel exercises as they particularly increase circulation in the rectal area and strengthen the muscles around the anus. Swimming and water aerobics are the perfect pregnancy workout. Walking is also an exercise that is perfect to do until the baby comes. Running is also ok if your doctor also is ok with it.

It doesn’t matter also if you didn’t do any exercise before the pregnancy or you were a super athlete, you still will benefit from doing exercise while you are pregnant. Exercise is also ok if you get a-ok from your doctor that you can do the exercises you want to.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) says that waiting moms should need to get about 30 minutes of exercise a day and 5-7 days a week. You can also do for example three ten-minute walks around the day to get a total of 30 minutes. Another example is if you do 15 minutes of vacuuming and 15 minutes of yard work, that also counts for the 30 minutes of exercise in a day.

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Also, watch the video about exercising when pregnant.

What exercises can I do when pregnant?

Doing exercises while pregnant can have a good effect on your body and keep your body in shape. Even though you are pregnant, you can still do regular exercise, of course, using exercise methods during pregnancy. Here are some types of exercises you can do during your pregnancy. Of course, now it’s not the time to start mountain climbing or horse jumping but any other that you can do with a growing belly is ok as long your doctor says yes also.

1. On foot

Walking is the best way to become physically fit. Pregnant women can exercise walking to train the fetal heart to be healthier. Some pregnant women may experience swollen feet if they walk too much. To avoid your feet becoming swollen, you just need to walk for 30 minutes three days a week regularly.

2. Pilates

Pilates is one of the sports that you can do during pregnancy. Doing Pilates during pregnancy will help you stay relaxed during delivery. Pilates can help reduce pain in the abdominal muscles, back, and smooth the delivery process.

3. Yoga

Yoga is also a good exercise for pregnant women. Yoga can help pregnant women maintain a stable mood and smooth the labor process.

4. Kegel

Kegel exercises can strengthen the muscles in the pelvic floor.

5. Swimming

Swimming and water aerobics are just the perfect exercise to do when you are pregnant, when staying in the water you weigh less than you weigh on land so you feel lighter. A swim in the pool may also help with sciatic pain, nausea, and puffy ankles. Just remember to step or slide into the pool and not jumping because the baby can’t still handle the bubbles that form in your belly when you quickly change altitude under the pressure of water.

6. Running

For experienced runners, you can maintain your running also when pregnant if your doctor says it’s ok and you are not overdoing it.

7. Ellipticals and stair climbers

Both ellipticals and stair climbers are good to do when you are pregnant, just adjust the tension, speed, and incline to what fits you.

During pregnancy, your body will produce a hormone called relaxing during pregnancy. This hormone softens the joints and ligaments that make the birth process run smoothly.
Also, some other types of exercise that are safe during pregnancy are swimming, dancing, aerobics, and Zumba. For aerobics and Zumba, you can choose movements that are comfortable for your body.

There Are Two Types Of Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are blood vessel disorders characterized by swelling of the veins in the area around the ends of the large intestine and anus. There are two types of hemorrhoids, namely internal and external hemorrhoids.

1. Internal hemorrhoids are characterized by swelling of the blood vessels in the rectum area. Generally, the symptoms are in the form of blood dripping during bowel movements.

2. External hemorrhoids are characterized by swelling of blood vessels in the anal skin area. In this type of hemorrhoid, the lump will continue to be around the anus. This type of hemorrhoid usually does not cause bleeding during bowel movements, but it can cause pain or discomfort when sitting because the hemorrhoid is pressed.

Studies say, at least 50 percent of pregnant women experience hemorrhoids. Most hemorrhoids during pregnancy do not cause dangerous symptoms. However, not a few pregnant women worry that hemorrhoids can be a barrier to undergoing a normal delivery.

Why are hemorrhoids more common during pregnancy?

There are two main reasons why pregnant women often experience hemorrhoids. The first reason is that the large blood vessels in the intestinal area are compressed by the uterus which continues to grow during pregnancy. The pressure on the blood vessels in the intestine causes the blood vessels in the anus to swell more easily, causing hemorrhoids.

And, the second reason is the result of constipation which is prone to occur in pregnant women. Constipation often attacks pregnant women because of the influence of pregnancy hormones or because of the side effects of iron supplements that they usually take. In a condition of constipation, the stool will harden so that pregnant women have to spend more energy to push. This action will trigger inflammation of the blood vessels in the anus, which eventually leads to hemorrhoids.

When do hemorrhoids most often appear during pregnancy?

In pregnant women, hemorrhoids often occur in the second trimester of pregnancy or when they enter the seventh month. This is because at seven months of age, the pressure from the uterus increases. Hemorrhoids also often occur in women who give birth by natural processes without surgery. This hemorrhoid appears because it is triggered by the pushing process during normal childbirth.

What causes hemorrhoids during pregnancy?

As you already know, hemorrhoids are a common condition and often occur in pregnant women. So, what is the reason why pregnant women often experience hemorrhoids?

1. Pregnancy makes blood volume increase and causes blood vessels to dilate. The enlarging uterus also puts pressure on the blood vessels in the rectum (the last small part of the large intestine before the anus) which then triggers hemorrhoids.

2. The increase in the hormone progesterone during pregnancy causes the walls of blood vessels to relax. Because of this relaxation, it causes them to swell more easily. Progesterone also affects constipation because it slows down the work of the intestinal tract.

3. Consumption of supplements containing iron causes constipation. Constipation is a condition that causes the stool to harden so that it forces the pregnant woman to push when going to defecate. The process of pushing is what ultimately causes the pregnant woman to experience hemorrhoids.

How can you prevent hemorrhoids during pregnancy?

To prevent and treat hemorrhoids during pregnancy, there are several steps that pregnant women can take. These preventive steps are easy and can be done at home, namely:

1. Drink as much as 1.5-2 liters of water every day.
2. Eating various types of vegetables and fruit regularly so that fiber needs are fulfilled.
3. Sleep on your left side to reduce pressure on the blood vessels in the intestines and anus.
4. Don’t sit too long. Occasionally stretch or take a short walk, at least every 1-2 hours.
5. Perform Kegel exercises for pregnant women regularly. Do the exercises at least 3-5 times a day to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
6. Soak in warm water for 10-15 minutes to help relieve pain or discomfort due to hemorrhoids.
7. Always make sure the anal area is clean so that infection does not occur.
8. If the stool is hard and difficult to pass, do not force yourself by pushing hard. Better to consult a doctor to use laxatives.

Final Thoughts

Hemorrhoid is indeed one of the unpleasant problems for pregnant women. You can overcome it by eating fibrous foods and doing regular exercise. Doing exercise during pregnancy is not only good for avoiding hemorrhoids but also for keeping the mother healthy. Even though during pregnancy, your body movement will be limited, keep doing light exercise to maintain your stamina so that the labor process can run smoothly.