What can pregnant woman eat to alleviate constipation

summary

Constipation refers to the reduction of defecation frequency, less than 2-3 times of defecation in a week, or 1 time of defecation in 2-3 days, when the amount of feces is small and dry, it is called constipation. But there are a few people who usually defecate once every 2-3 days, and the stool character is normal. This situation should not be considered as constipation. For the same person, if the stool changes from once a day or once every 2 days to once every 2 days or more, it should be considered as constipation. Next, let's discuss what can pregnant women eat to relieve constipation?

What can pregnant woman eat to alleviate constipation

First, increase the supply of vitamin B food, try to choose natural, unprocessed food, such as coarse grains, beans, yeast, etc., to enhance the tension of the intestinal tract; eat more celery, walnut, ripe banana, walnut, grapefruit, apple, grapefruit, brown rice, carrot, sweet potato, etc.

Second, add bran and wheat bran every day to expand fecal volume, promote intestinal peristalsis and reduce constipation;

Third, drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, especially when eating high fiber food, we should pay more attention to ensure drinking water, eat more fresh vegetables, and increase the intake of fiber in the diet;

matters needing attention

If the intake of diet is too little, or the change of diet habits, diet types, environmental changes and other factors can cause the decline of intestinal peristalsis function and cause constipation. Changes in mood, tension, anxiety and other factors can lead to the weakening of intestinal peristalsis function, resulting in constipation, but it is more common to alternate with diarrhea, also known as irritable bowel syndrome (constipation type). Patients often have abdominal pain or discomfort.