Unknown and common side effects during pregnancy

In addition to the "pregnancy glow" and morning sickness, there are also symptoms that are not as well known but just as common. Many women, with rates of 10–40% reported in the literature and as high as 85% in the third trimester, suffer from haemorrhoidal symptoms during pregnancy.

Hormonal changes, especially the hormone progesterone, can affect digestion. The growing baby puts additional pressure on the pelvic area, which increases the likelihood of haemorrhoidal complaints. Special exercises, such as pelvic floor training, can help as a preventive measure and provide support after birth. A healthy diet also plays an important role here.

Three videos, one taboo topic – and one clear goal: to raise awareness where silence has prevailed until now. Neither women nor men like to talk about it, yet the symptoms are widespread: around 70% of Swiss people are affected by haemorrhoidal problems at some point in their lives. To raise awareness of this often taboo subject, Doetsch Grether AG has launched an educational campaign. In collaboration with the health podcast Villa Margarita, three informative videos have been produced – using humour, charm and educational facts to destigmatise haemorrhoids and their risk factors.