Constipation can be enhanced by the special conditions of the pregnant woman and is usually accompanied by feeling bloated and associated gas. With the proper habits can be avoided.
Constipation during Pregnancy
1. How does the pregnant constipation?
Constipation or constipation is defined as excessively dry stools, scanty or infrequent (less than a deposition in two days).
Defecation may be painful, require excessive effort and incomplete rectal evacuation.
Often what is bothering you constipation is itself but the feelings associated as bloating (Expulsion of gases), the flatulence (Feel bloated), and discomfort in the lower belly, tiredness, and bad mood all this trouble occurs.
Pregnancy is a time of life of women particularly predisposed to this problem because there is increased intestinal relaxation, and therefore the elimination is slower. Moreover, the pressure of growing uterus on the intestines alters its normal activity.
2. How do I prevent it?
There are some ways to prevent and improve this symptom:
- Diet: Intake of foods high in fiber such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, whole meal bread, vegetables and nuts.
- Intake plenty of fluids. It is advisable to drink a minimum of two liters of water a day. It is sometimes useful hot water with lemon, fasting early in the morning.
- Exercise: Walking on a frequent but not too hard is the best exercise during pregnancy.
If these measures are not sufficient can dietary fiber supplement or use products such as lubricants glycine suppositories.
Avoid or prevent constipation is the best way to not see another problem common in pregnant women, hemorrhoids.
