Hemorrhoids during early pregnancy

[SWEETPEA1975]

Has anyone had this happen to them during early pregnancy - I am 8 weeks and the blood on the toilet paper and bright red blood in the toilet bowl is exactly what I experienced yesterday after a bowel movement, just wondering if it could be hemorrhoids or a sign of miscarriage???

With internal hemorrhoids, you may see bright red streaks of blood on toilet paper or bright red blood in the toilet bowl after you have a normal bowel movement. You may see blood on the surface of the stool.

[Tanker Chic]

i got them starting in my second trimester.  Mine don't really bleed much, but I can see them.  you may have fissures (sp?) also.  

I use the tucks pads to keep the area as clean as possbile.  I even keep some in a zip lock in my purse for when i'm away from home.  I soak in really hot baths.  Just not too deep so your body core temp doesn't go up too much.  I also eat raisin brand daily and old fashion oat meal (not instant) one or more times a week.  So far it is all working pretty good.  I still have one hemorrhoid but it isn't getting worse and I think this last one is about to go away.  Good luck to you.

[flygirl44]

My doctor gave me a supply of pre-natal vitamins (PrimaCare One..www.primacareone.com) that help's soften the stool, but also add more fiber to your diet such as fruits, veggies, and whole grains.  :-)  I'm 9 wks and the vitamins really help!!

[Lemenna]

I got hemorrhoids with my first pregnancy 5 years ago and still have them.  I think I got it later in my pregnancy though...maybe 6 months or so.  I know that it doesn't take a pregnancy to cause them though. Any straining while having a bowel movement can do it.