Does constipation in pregnant women have a big impact on the fetus?

Constipation is a disease that affects the digestive and excretory systems. Although the symptoms of constipation are relatively mild, it can make people feel very uncomfortable. Long-term constipation is very harmful to the body and often leads to various digestive tract diseases. Especially for pregnant women, constipation makes their lives extremely inconvenient and affects the pregnancy process. Let’s take a look at whether constipation in pregnant women has a big impact on the fetus?

Constipation is harmful to both pregnant women and fetuses.

1. Causes of constipation:

There are many reasons for constipation in pregnant women, which may be due to the weakening of the normal tension of the intestinal smooth muscle and intestinal peristalsis, the reduced contraction function of the abdominal wall muscles, and dietary disorders, such as food that is too coarse or picky, too little crude fiber intake, or too little water intake and reduced exercise. In the late pregnancy, the enlarged uterus and fetal presenting part compress the rectum, which can also lead to constipation and difficulty in defecation.

2. Impact on pregnant women:

Pregnant women are more likely to suffer from constipation during pregnancy. Due to difficulty in defecation, they may develop internal and external hemorrhoids around the anus, bleeding during defecation, abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, etc.

3. Conditioning method:

Therefore, women should engage in appropriate outdoor activities after pregnancy. Pay attention to regulating your diet and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Develop the habit of having bowel movements on time every day.

If constipation still occurs after proper treatment, you can take laxatives, such as fruit laxatives, paraffin oil, etc. You can also insert a glycerin suppository or enema into the anus to lubricate the stool and make it easier to excrete. But be sure not to use strong laxatives, such as magnesium sulfate, rhubarb, and Glauber's salt. Enema is also not recommended. If enema is required, the amount should be reduced to avoid premature birth.

In short, constipation in pregnant women should be treated with a comprehensive approach. The effects of medication alone are often not long-lasting, and long-term use of laxatives can affect intestinal absorption. Developing good habits of going to the toilet on time is one of the most important ways to correct constipation.