Tips for dealing with constipation in early pregnancy

Many women will experience nausea and retching in the early stages of pregnancy. Of course, some women will also experience constipation in the early stages of pregnancy. If it is serious, it will cause acute urinary retention. Therefore, pregnant mothers must not take chances. So if you are constipated in early pregnancy, what methods can be used to relieve it?

1. Drink more water in a methodical way: In addition to drinking more water, pregnant women should also master some methods to drink more water. For example, drinking more water on an empty stomach after getting up every morning has the best detoxification effect, can most effectively promote gastrointestinal motility, and prevent constipation during pregnancy; if constipation is severe, drink in big gulps, but not binge drinking, so that the water can reach the sigmoid colon as soon as possible, making the feces soft and helping defecation.

2. Go to the toilet at fixed times: You are most likely to feel the urge to urinate in the morning and after each meal. Therefore, it is best to drink water on an empty stomach in the morning, and then eat breakfast to promote the standing reflex and gastrosigmoid reflex after waking up. You can also take a short walk after each meal to speed up gastrointestinal motility, and then go to the toilet. Regardless of whether you feel the urge to urinate or not, you should go to the toilet on time. Over time, you will soon develop the habit of defecating on time, but be careful not to spend too much time or exert too much force to avoid side effects.

3. Vegetables, fruits and whole grains are essential: Eating too fine food during pregnancy can easily aggravate constipation. Therefore, you should eat more vegetables, fruits and whole grains rich in cellulose, such as cabbage, lettuce, amaranth, oatmeal, black rice, sweet potato, strawberry sprouts, apples, bananas, grapes, etc. Don't overeat.

4. Eat some food containing vegetable oils in moderation: If you suffer from constipation during pregnancy, you can eat some food containing vegetable oils in moderation, such as sesame seeds, walnuts, peanuts, meat, etc., which can help lubricate the stomach and intestines and prevent the stool from being unable to be discharged due to excessive dryness. But be careful not to eat too much, which will cause lack of nutrition and indigestion, and will not be good for you and the fetus.