The Fourth Trimester’s Dirty Secret: A Guide for New Moms Navigating Postpartum Hemorrhoids

We talk a lot about pregnancy. We talk about labor. We talk about newborn sleep schedules and swaddles and feeding routines.

What we don’t talk about enough? The fourth trimester.

Those first 12 weeks after birth are a full-body recovery period. Hormones shift. Sleep disappears. Your body heals from one of the most physically demanding experiences it will ever go through. And for many women, there’s one uncomfortable reality that quietly shows up during this time: postpartum hemorrhoids.

It’s common. It’s painful. And it’s rarely part of the baby shower gift pile.

Why Postpartum Hemorrhoids Happen

During pregnancy, increased blood volume and pressure on pelvic veins can cause swelling in the rectal area. Add pushing during delivery and postpartum constipation, and it’s no surprise that hemorrhoids affect a significant number of new moms.

Symptoms can include:

• Swelling

• Itching

• Burning

• Tenderness

• Pain during bowel movements

When you’re already navigating stitches, soreness, and round-the-clock newborn care, this kind of discomfort can feel overwhelming.

But here’s the truth: it’s normal, and it’s manageable with the right support.

The Relief No One Thinks to Gift

Most postpartum care kits focus on peri bottles, pads, and sitz soaks. Helpful, yes. But targeted soothing support for hemorrhoids is often overlooked.

That’s where Anything Butt comes in.

Anything Butt is a gentle, hemp-based butter formulated to calm irritated, inflamed skin in sensitive areas. It’s made with clean, thoughtfully selected ingredients like hemp seed oil, aloe, arnica, and vitamin E — designed to hydrate and soothe without harsh chemicals or burning sensations.

Instead of feeling medicinal or clinical, it feels like skincare. Rich. Nourishing. Supportive.

For a new mom who may be nervous about applying anything to an already sensitive area, that matters.

Supporting Healing, Gently

Topical care is just one part of recovery. New moms can also support healing by:

• Staying hydrated to reduce constipation

• Eating fiber-rich foods

• Taking short, gentle walks to support circulation

• Using warm sitz baths to reduce swelling

• Avoiding straining during bowel movements

When paired with a soothing balm, these small daily actions can make a big difference.

Reframing the Postpartum Gift

The baby gets the spotlight. And rightly so. But moms deserve thoughtful care too — especially care that acknowledges the realities of healing.

Anything Butt isn’t flashy. It won’t sit on the nursery shelf next to adorable onesies. But it may be the product a new mom quietly reaches for multiple times a day.

That’s what makes it such a meaningful gift.

It says:
“I see the parts of recovery no one talks about.”
“I care about your comfort.”
“You deserve to heal fully.”

The fourth trimester comes with enough surprises. Relief shouldn’t be one of them.

If you’re building a postpartum care basket — for yourself or someone you love — consider adding something practical, gentle, and genuinely supportive.

Because sometimes the best gifts aren’t glamorous.

They’re just exactly what a new mom needs.