tmi warning hemorrhoids

Lahunha

So ladies I am 38 weeks 3 days. I am being induced Friday morning. We'll sincexpect my last ob visit last Thursday I have developed a horrible case of hemorrhoids I have about 3 internal and one external that has started to shrink in size. I have no pain really but I am super worried that I am going to cause serious damage during delivery seeing I already have them. I know it's not a for sure thing but I had an epistomity with my first and having another would be fine except my external one located right where I will be having it... I am healing fine right now but I am super worried. I upped my fiber and water no hard stools. Using tucks and prep h on occasion to help with the healing. Any words of wisdom?

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tigerlily25

Can you opt to not have an epistotomy? The place I will be delivering at does not routinely give them.

PrimRoseMama

Sitz baths & continue the cream. Episiotomy should not be routine and really only used in case of dire need. My Midwife & OB doesn't cut unless you absolutely need it. It's better to tear naturally.

Can you insist they avoid the scalpel?

lilitaliangirl

I had them with my first and was really worried too. I mentioned to my nurse when she checked me upon induction. She assured me they/it was not as bad as I thought and would be fine. She was right. Sorta. I ended up having laser hemorrhoid procedure done about 9 months after DS was born. So, my advice is to let yours nurse know your concerns. Good luck

Zoey1309

I'm sure you'll be fine, but you should talk to your OB to make sure. I also had an episiotomy with my first, but my dr said it's unlikely I'll need another (they don't normal preform them, just when really needed). I also believe there are different ways they can make the cut, so I'm sure they could avoid any problem areas.