Constipation and Diarrhea During Pregnancy
Those same pregnancy hormones that make the muscles and ligaments more lax during the birthing process, will also play games with the intestinal organs. A mom-to-be may find she is either running to...
View ArticleHemorrhoids
Constipation during pregnancy can lead to pushing and pushing to varicose veins of the rectum. Mom’s increased blood volume makes hemorrhoids an even easy problem to create.read more
View ArticleBody Aches and Pains
There will be plenty of aches and pains associated with pregnancy, but the legs and back are often the body parts hit the hardest. Increased fluid retention during pregnancy can lead to swelling in the...
View ArticleHeartburn and Indigestion
Acid escaping from the stomach into the esophagus is often to blame for heartburn and indigestion during pregnancy. Hormones relax the muscles that keep acids in their rightful place and when that...
View ArticleSwelling During Pregnancy
The pregnant woman has more fluid in her body than ever before and it probably feels like her feet will explode. Swelling of the face, hands, legs and feet are all common symptoms of pregnancy, but can...
View ArticleOther Painful Body Changes
Physical changes during pregnancy are commonly associated with hormonal changes. The body typically returns to normal a few months after baby is born.read more
View ArticleColon Cancer Symptoms
In many cases, colon cancer in women will occur without any symptoms whatsoever. This is why it is vitally important that women are screened regularly by their physicians for colorectal cancer, even if...
View ArticleThe H-Word
Even if you’ve never had them in your life before, there is a very good chance you will get hemorrhoids during your pregnancy. If you have gotten them before, you can almost guarantee you’ll get more...
View ArticlePostpartum Hemorrhoids
As many as half of all pregnant women get hemorrhoids during pregnancy, particularly during the third trimester. If you have had hemorrhoids prior to getting pregnant, you are more likely to develop...
View ArticlePostpartum Constipation
Your postpartum constipation may be temporary if you hadn’t eaten any food for a day or two before giving birth. After all, if there is no food in your digestive tract, nothing can come out. read more
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