Will my piles get better or worse after the birth? (Video)

Many women find that they have piles, or haemorrhoids, after they've had a baby. In fact it's very common, with about one in four women having them.

Usually, they will spontaneously resolve without you having to do anything, and within a couple of weeks of the birth. However, for some women, they may be left with the haemorrhoids for quite a long period of time, even up to a year.

So if you feel that your piles aren't improving, it's important to speak to your midwife or doctor, so that they can recommend something to help improve your piles.