How to prevent constipation during pregnancy?

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I remember that I began to have constipation symptoms when I was three or four months pregnant. In addition, I was short of calcium. After I bought some calcium tablets, my constipation became more serious. So I consulted many books and learned about some methods to prevent constipation during pregnancy. Today I'd like to share with you.

How to prevent constipation during pregnancy?

First: from the fourth month of pregnancy, due to the change of estrogen in the body, the intestinal peristalsis slows down and causes constipation. At this time, you should eat more foods containing crude fiber, such as bananas, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and drink more water to relieve constipation.

Second: in the middle and late pregnancy, as the uterus grows up, it will oppress the defecation muscles, causing difficulty in defecation. At this time, you can do some exercise, but exercise should be based on your own situation. Don't do strenuous exercise, increase intestinal peristalsis and relieve constipation.

Third: during pregnancy, it is recommended that pregnant women sleep in a sitting position, which is not only conducive to the fetal oxygen supply, but also can prevent the enlarged uterus from compressing the intestinal tube, resulting in difficult defecation.

matters needing attention

Pregnancy also need to pay attention to is the suggestion to develop the habit of regular defecation every day, no matter whether there is defecation intention, should be regular defecation.