Are hemorrhoids dangerous during pregnancy and can they harm the fetus?

Partoclinic25 Dec, 2024Health

Up to 50 percent of pregnant women develop hemorrhoids. They are more common in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy due to the expanding uterus and the weight of the fetus. Increased blood volume causes veins to enlarge Pressure on the veins near the anus from your growing fetus and uterus Hormonal changes Constipation