I got my very first ever pile pushing my son out (first vbac). Was a bit of a shock at first, but you arm yourself with prunes and roid cream and a week later you feel better! I have had a few probs in the years since though, and had to have one of them cut once (it could not be pushed back up..sorry if TMI for others lol).

This time (this pregnancy) I got a bit constipated and suffered haemorroids again. I get them when I am a bit run down/stressed/not going to the toilet properly. When I was in labour the pain in my backside was pretty intense (she was a bigger baby too). I did have them a bit worse this time around, but I already had roids a week or two before I gave birth..which didn't help!! They have been a bit painful at times...but seem to be getting better. Just make you feel a bit miserable. But I would STILL rather have that then recover from a caesarean! The whole birth was just WONDERFUL! I was able to reach around and grab bubs myself, hold her in my arms for HOURS, they let the cord pulse for quite a while (I didn't even ask for this..but in hindsight..I think that's great!). Bub was alert and had her first breastfeed easily. And to get up and have a HOT shower afterwards.>JUST PURE BLISS!! (funnily enough I ran out of hot water at home while in early labour....this shower was something I longed for that day hehe).

Every day, as I move about the house, going about my daily rituals, drive my car, etc..I am thankful that I didn't have a caesarean again! :-) I hope this helps answer your question!