Midwifery Care for Mothers with Hemorrhoids

Abstract

Women die from complications during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. Most of these complications develop during pregnancy. Other complications may be present before pregnancy but worsen during pregnancy. The main complications that cause 80% of all maternal deaths are severe bleeding, postpartum infection, high blood pressure during pregnancy (preeclampsia and eclampsia), and unsafe abortion (WHO, 2019). The purpose of this study was to determine the possibility that occurs if pregnant women with grade IV hemorrhoids give birth vaginally. The method used in this research is descriptive research in the form of case study. Results: based on data collection, it was found that respondents suffered from grade IV hemorrhoids where in most cases pregnant women with grade IV hemorrhoids would have sectio caesarea surgery to reduce pressure pain when the mother pushes. Conclusion: Hemorrhoids are not too dangerous, both for the mother and the fetus, but when the doctor has entered the fourth degree, it is more advisable to do a cesarean section to reduce pressure pain when the mother pushes.