What causes constipation in late pregnancy?

For most people with constipation, we just need to take some laxatives. However, we dare not use this method for women in the late pregnancy who are constipated, because such medicines can harm the health of pregnant women. Once something goes wrong, not only adults but even babies can be affected.

1. Drink honey water.

2. Eat some figs, prunes, etc.

3. Eat more fruits, vegetables and other foods rich in vitamins.

4. Under the guidance of a doctor, take appropriate medicines with mild laxative effects, such as Daodao, Ma Ren Ci Pi Wan, etc.

5. If the condition is more serious, you can choose to use enema or glycerin suppository. It must be done under the guidance of a doctor. It is strictly forbidden to use laxatives, especially in the late pregnancy, to prevent miscarriage.

In order to prevent constipation, pregnant women should pay attention to the following issues in their daily life:

1. Do not eat too much refined food and eat more fiber-rich foods.

2. Develop the habit of regular bowel movements.

3. Drink a glass of warm water on an empty stomach after getting up every day to stimulate intestinal peristalsis.

Constipation is one of the common and frequently occurring diseases among pregnant women. Because the secretion of progesterone increases during pregnancy, the gastrointestinal smooth muscles relax and peristalsis slows down, resulting in increased water absorption by the large intestine, hardening of the stool and difficulty in defecation. In the later stages of pregnancy, the growing size of the fetus and uterus creates mechanical pressure on the rectum, which can also cause constipation.

To prevent constipation, pregnant women should participate in moderate labor and pay attention to adjusting their diet. Your daily diet should contain sufficient water, and you should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits that are rich in fiber. After getting up in the morning, drink a glass of cold boiled water first and develop good bowel habits.

There are many reasons for constipation in the late pregnancy, but there are also many ways to solve it, so don’t worry. As long as pregnant women pay attention to eating more vegetables and fruits, they can reduce the phenomenon of constipation in the late pregnancy. Finally, I wish all mothers a happy pregnancy.