Constipation in pregnancy is a normal situation that can be treated with a few simple measures, such as increasing water consumption, of high-fiber foods such as fruits, and practice a light walk, for example.
Constipation in pregnancy does not harm the baby, but it can cause colic and abdominal discomfort in the expectant mother. When these symptoms are accompanied by nausea or abdominal pain on one side only, it is advised to consult the obstetrician.
How To Treat Constipation in Pregnancy
To treat constipation during pregnancy, several tips can be followed, such as:
- Eat dry black plum daily.
- Increase consumption of high-fiber foods such as All Bran cereal, passion fruit, almonds with peel, cabbage, sesame, guava, pea, apple, pear with peel or mandarin. See a complete list of these foods in: Foods rich in fiber.
- Increase the consumption of water-rich foods like radish, tomato, turnip, watermelon, strawberry or melon, for example. See a complete list in: Food rich in water.
- Drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water a day, which can be consumed still in the form of soups or juices. For those who have difficulty drinking water, a good tip is to drink tea or put a slice of lemon or orange in a jar of water and drink slowly.
- Another important tip is to do some kind of physical activity, but due to the weight of the belly, the most indicated are the muscle stretching exercises and the light walks.
A great way to combat constipation in pregnancy is to make a natural yogurt vitamin with papaya papaya and honey and take it daily for breakfast. See another natural remedy in: Natural Remedy for Constipation.
Symptoms of constipation in pregnancy
Symptoms of constipation in pregnancy arise because during pregnancy, the uterus presses on the intestine; in addition, pregnancy hormones make the transit of food into the bowel slower. The most common symptoms of constipation during pregnancy are:
- Cramps,
- Abdominal rigidity,
- Swelling,
- Abdominal discomfort.
Constipation in pregnancy can also be treated with the ingestion of laxative medications or suppositories that should only be taken with a prescription.
If you liked this information, also read: What to do when you feel abdominal pain in pregnancy.
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