What to do if pregnant women have severe constipation

Pregnant women will move more slowly during pregnancy, and as the baby in the abdomen grows day by day, the spine is compressed backwards, which makes it easier for pregnant women to get constipated. There are many reasons for constipation. As we all know, long-term constipation can also have an impact on the fetus. So what should pregnant women do if they are severely constipated during pregnancy?

What should pregnant women do if they have severe constipation?

1. Get up in the morning and have a bowel movement on time

Develop the habit of having a regular bowel movement in the morning or after breakfast. After breakfast, the sigmoid colon motility is relatively active, which is conducive to initiating defecation. About one hour after breakfast is the best time to defecate. When you feel the urge to urinate, you must go to the toilet immediately. Don't ignore the urge, and don't suffer the trouble of holding it in. The time that pregnant mothers spend in the toilet should not be too long, otherwise it is easy to cause increased abdominal pressure and make it difficult for blood to flow back to the lower limbs.

2. Pay attention to drinking water methods

Pregnant mothers who suffer from constipation should drink more water on a daily basis, and they should also master the method of drinking water. For example, drink water at fixed times every day, and drink in big gulps, but not binge drinking. This way of drinking water can allow water to reach the sigmoid colon as soon as possible, making the feces softer and easier to excrete out of the body.

3. Increase the amount of exercise

Lack of exercise or long-term inactivity will make constipation more serious, so pregnant mothers should exercise moderately on a regular basis. Moderate exercise for pregnant mothers can improve gastrointestinal motility, provide adequate sleep, and relieve psychological stress. It is also a good way to relieve constipation. Walking is one of the most suitable exercises for pregnant women. Walk for 40 minutes every evening, and keep clapping while walking, stretching your arms as much as possible without exerting too much effort. Stretch out five fingers and clap your hands until your arms feel sore and your palms feel warm and slightly numb. Clapping can stimulate the acupuncture points on the palms, promote blood circulation, and dredge the meridians.

4. Eat a healthy diet

Pregnant mothers who have constipation problems should usually avoid eating spicy foods, and eat more foods rich in cellulose and vitamins, such as apples, radishes, lettuce and other vegetables, bananas, pears and other fruits, honey, beans, etc. These foods are beneficial to promote gastrointestinal muscle peristalsis, soften feces, and thus have the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements, helping pregnant women to defecate.

5. Use medicines with caution

If a pregnant woman's constipation cannot be relieved, she must see a doctor immediately and take laxatives as prescribed by the doctor. She must not take medicines on her own, but the key to solving the problem is to create some good lifestyles.

There are many reasons for constipation in pregnant women. Pregnant women drink less water, eat less vegetables and fruits, etc. Excessive stress and other reasons can also cause constipation in pregnant women. Therefore, in order to prevent constipation during pregnancy, pregnant women should pay more attention to the balance of diet, eat more foods rich in cellulose, and have regular bowel movements. When pregnant women are constipated, they should see a doctor if it is serious and use medication with caution.