Eating five to six small meals a day, rather than two or three large ones, often relieves this discomfort. Avoid fatty, fried, and spicy foods. Some women already have hemorrhoids and others develop them during the last 3 months of pregnancy. The reason is the weight of the baby. The suggestions for relieving constipation also help hemorrhoids.
Some women crave non-food items, such as clay, dirt, or starch when they are pregnant.
Try not to eat these because they do not provide nutrients that you and your baby need. They may also block the nutrients from foods that you do eat. References American Red Cross. American Red Cross, 1984. Food and Nutrition Board.