I think I have hemorrhoids from pregnancy, or I'm about to get them.

Hi, this post is a little embarrassing, to be honest, haha. This is my first pregnancy, and I'm only 14 weeks along, so my questions might be a bit silly, but I know I'm in a safe place. The thing is, unlike before I was pregnant, when I would go to the bathroom several times a day, I haven't had a bowel movement in three days. I tried today, and I almost did, but I didn't quite manage it. To avoid going into gross details, I feel like there's something stuck inside, and I have questions like whether straining too much could hurt my baby or if having something stuck inside could cause an infection.

I know it sounds stupid, but I'm a little panicked, haha. I'd also like to know if anyone else has experienced this, how I can prevent it from happening again, and what might help me go to the bathroom right now. 🥲