I have suffered from constipation. Its I found that prune juice and prunes really helped. I also tried Pears and cranberry juice. I also read in a natrupathy book that the pith (the white stuff in mandarins or oranges) can help with internal haemorriods (sp?). I love mandarins so that wasn't a problem for me.

At my antenatal class, the physio recommend when you sit on the loo. You lean forward with legs apart and put your feet up on tip-toes. Looks funny, but it will straighten out your bits for passing a number two. They also said you shouldn't strain, it affects your pelvic floor muscles. (apparently men are meant to do this to - LOL)

Sorry for TMI, but I think it all helped me!