External hemorrhoids do not affect childbirth, but they mainly cause a feeling of anal swelling, anal foreign body sensation, and itching and dampness around the anus. However, having a baby can aggravate external hemorrhoids because during childbirth, the compression of the fetus and the increase in abdominal pressure can lead to compression of the rectal mucosa, which can cause internal hemorrhoids to prolapse and external hemorrhoids to become edematous, causing anal swelling and pain and inability to sit and lie down after delivery. For this condition, you should choose conservative treatment with medication during pregnancy to avoid aggravation after delivery, and choose potassium permanganate solution bath and golden ointment to significantly relieve the discomfort. At the same time, good bowel habits should be developed during pregnancy, which can also avoid aggravation of external hemorrhoids.