It might surprise you, but piles during pregnancy are a common occurrence. Around 25% or 35% of women suffer from piles in the third trimester of the pregnancy. While piles can happen to any age group, but it’s common to pregnant women, the reason for this can be two-fold: – The pressure of the uterus can cause the blood vessels in the large intestine (the colon and rectum) to swell More frequent constipation can cause...