https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:15:43 +0000 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:55:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=16310 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=355601&title=hemorrhoids#355601 Author: Mazzy
Subject: 16310
Posted: 15 April 2008 at 8:55am

ShellandBella wrote: Kelpa, I do want to know...not because I'm gross or anything, but I have had TERRIBLE problems in this area, and am worried about what will happen when I get preggers again. I know for sure, I will need to have them operated on when I'm done with babies, and my health insurance will cover this after July next year...

I can answer this from my experience - way TMI sorry! But I had one before getting pregnant, it did get a bit worse during pregnancy but what really made it bad was the actual labour - the strain of pushing out bubs made it heaps worse. So if you can, get them under control before the birth. I second the drinking heaps of water. Kiwi crush is supposed to be good too? I ate heaps of kiwifruit. ]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:55:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=355601&title=hemorrhoids#355601 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=355185&title=hemorrhoids#355185 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 7:43pm

shell- me too.. so i want to know as well! ]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:43:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=355185&title=hemorrhoids#355185 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=355165&title=hemorrhoids#355165 Author: Maya
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 7:28pm

SarahP08 wrote: It freaked me out the first time, I thought "sh*t I'm bleeding, oh wait.. that bloods coming from SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!"

Yup, me too!]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:28:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=355165&title=hemorrhoids#355165 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=355140&title=hemorrhoids#355140 Author: ShellandBella
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 6:43pm

Kelpa, I do want to know...not because I'm gross or anything, but I have had TERRIBLE problems in this area, and am worried about what will happen when I get preggers again. I know for sure, I will need to have them operated on when I'm done with babies, and my health insurance will cover this after July next year... ]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:43:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=355140&title=hemorrhoids#355140 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=355133&title=hemorrhoids#355133 Author: happymumma
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 6:32pm

I have tried all sorts of things 'cause I was getting them before I even got pregnant...with constant bleeding and lots of pain. I even had a dream about them the other night...LOL...some nurse had told me I would need them operated on and took me straight into surgery...

Benefibre is safe during pregnancy - but to be honest I'm not convinced it worked that well for me.

I am living on canned peaches and pears (I'm not a huge fruit fan but like these!) and lots of water...oh and dried apricots are probably the best for me in terms of food.

Also, I have a witchazel cream that you just rub on (a bit gross I know but at least its direct rather than hoping you put it on the right place on the pad. I think this has provided some relief at least.

And...I read somewhere that pelvic floor exercises also help - and I think they have helped for me some of the time.

Um...I think those are the only things I've used - hopefully something people have suggested works!]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:32:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=355133&title=hemorrhoids#355133 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=355019&title=hemorrhoids#355019 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 5:04pm

kelpa did it get worse when you got preg again?and i second the wipes..i still use them ]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:04:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=355019&title=hemorrhoids#355019 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354816&title=hemorrhoids#354816 Author: KABJ99
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 2:15pm

Have that problem as well - even before I even got pregnant.

Drinks heaps of water as well, I'm drinking 2 -3 lires a day and that definitely helps facilitate the BM and prevent further stress on those parts.

Calendula Cream is another good remedy - all natural soothing cream]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:15:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354816&title=hemorrhoids#354816 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354765&title=hemorrhoids#354765 Author: SarahP08
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 1:26pm

Wow fab idea, you can probably get wipes with witch hazel!

It freaked me out the first time, I thought "sh*t I'm bleeding, oh wait.. that bloods coming from SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!" ]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:26:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354765&title=hemorrhoids#354765 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354728&title=hemorrhoids#354728 Author: Maya
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 12:53pm

I have one that bleeds from time to time, and when I say bleeds, I mean it literally pours I found a warm bath is really soothing, and using wet wipes instead of toilet paper after #2's coz they are softer and less abrasive.]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:53:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354728&title=hemorrhoids#354728 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354695&title=hemorrhoids#354695 Author: Kelpa
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 12:31pm

Yes and salt water baths are good to help heal them.....]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:31:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354695&title=hemorrhoids#354695 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354693&title=hemorrhoids#354693 Author: Kelpa
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 12:30pm

Lactulose is really good....tastes bit yuck but that combined with LOADS of water and muesli and fruit every morning...should help.

I wont even go into what happened to me with the first pregnancy and things down that end!Was horrible and prob main reason it took so long to have another bub!!!]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:30:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354693&title=hemorrhoids#354693 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354686&title=hemorrhoids#354686 Author: SarahP08
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 12:24pm

Thanks! My diet at the mo consists largely of all bran, prunes, dried figs and fejoas

Will definitely try witch hazel tho. ]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:24:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354686&title=hemorrhoids#354686 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354674&title=hemorrhoids#354674 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 12:13pm

My brother has them quite bad and he uses witchhazel and said it did really help. Also my mum said holding a hot/warm flannel there is good, or a bath with epsoms salts in it help to shrink them.
Also, make sure you eat a lot of fibre or ask your midwife if you can use a stool softner that will help to stop them getting irratated by your BM's.

I know they really suck, I have suffered from them a bit while pregnant, but Im eating a lot of fibre so I have been fine latley. It really does help.]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:13:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354674&title=hemorrhoids#354674 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354666&title=hemorrhoids#354666 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 12:07pm

i used ultraproct(does have drugs in it but fine for use in pregnancy... otherwise witchhazel on a pad then you know where. .. (never tired that one) ]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:07:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354666&title=hemorrhoids#354666 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354665&title=hemorrhoids#354665 Author: SarahP08
Subject: 16310
Posted: 14 April 2008 at 12:05pm

Gross I know...

Mine hurt and bleed ewwwwww

Can anyone recommend a drug free relief?]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:05:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16310&PID=354665&title=hemorrhoids#354665