Piles (Hemorroids)

Piles are swollen veins around the anus. They result from the weight of the baby in the womb.They may burn, hurt or itch. Sometimes they bleed when a woman passes a stool, especially if she is constipated. 

It helps the woman to: 

• Eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, and drinking plenty of fluids - to avoid constipation.
• Sitting in a warm bath or lying down can help avoid the pain.

Constipation

It helps the woman to: 

• Drink plenty of water - at least 8 cups a day.
• Eat fruits and good with a lot of natural fiber, like brown rice or whole wheat.
• Walk, move, and exercise every day.
• Try home or plant - based remedies that will soften the stool (don't take strong laxatives).