Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy – What to Expect

Hemorrhoids are especially common in the mid-second to third trimesters of pregnancy, although they can appear at any time. What causes hemorrhoids during pregnancy? Pressure from your enlarging uterus starting around week 25, plus increased blood flow to the pelvic area, can cause the veins in the rectal wall to swell, bulge and itch.

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