Pregnant woman has not had a bowel movement for five days

During pregnancy, many pregnant women experience constipation. Constipation is the feces produced by the body, which must be discharged from the body as soon as possible, otherwise it will definitely harm the body. The most common reason for pregnant women not to have a bowel movement is constipation, which is more likely to occur during pregnancy. Some good strategies can greatly improve this situation. So, what is going on when a pregnant woman has not had a bowel movement or urination for five days?

During a woman's pregnancy, due to changes in the body's hormones, it is easier to go without a bowel movement for several days. This is the most common pregnancy constipation. If there is no bowel movement for five days, the patient has no urge to defecate and no abdominal pain. At this time, you need to try to eat foods that are good for defecation, such as peaches, dragon fruit, bananas, etc., which can increase the cellulose content in the stomach and intestines, promote digestion, and facilitate the discharge of stool. If there is still no improvement, you can use a little enema first, because sometimes the stool from the anus will be relatively dry and difficult to discharge. Laxatives need to be used, such as lactulose, forsone, or valproate. These medicines are completely indigestible and can be used by pregnant women.

Under normal circumstances, it is normal to have bowel movements 2 to 3 times a day or once every 2 to 3 days. However, during pregnancy or long-term bed rest, if you eat less, it may cause abnormal bowel movements. If you don't have a bowel movement for 5 days and don't experience any abdominal distension or other symptoms, there is no problem and you can just keep an eye on it. But it is recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and drink more water. Drinking honey water in moderation and eating apples can have the effect of moisturizing the intestines. If you have difficulty defecating, you can use enema.

What should a pregnant woman do if she has not had a bowel movement or urination for five days?

1. Analyze the causes of constipation and adjust your lifestyle habits. Develop the habit of regular bowel movements. When you feel the urge to urinate, you should defecate immediately to avoid suppressing bowel movements. Long-term and repeated suppression of bowel movements can cause the defecation reflex threshold to rise, the urge to urinate to disappear, and cause constipation. Quit smoking and drinking, and avoid drug abuse.

2. Advocate a balanced diet, appropriately increase dietary fiber, and drink more water. (1) High-fiber diet: Dietary fiber itself is not digested and absorbed, but it can absorb intestinal water to increase stool volume, stimulate the colon, and increase motivation. Foods rich in dietary fiber include bran or brown rice, vegetables and fruits, fruits rich in pectin such as mangoes, bananas, etc. (Note: unripe fruits contain tannic acid which will aggravate constipation). (2) Replenish water: Drink plenty of water. It is recommended to drink more than 1500 ml of drinking water per day to keep the stomach and intestines well hydrated and facilitate the excretion of waste. (3) Balance the supply and demand of a certain amount of B vitamins and folic acid: Eating foods rich in B vitamins can promote the secretion of digestive enzymes, maintain and promote intestinal peristalsis, and facilitate defecation. Such as grains, yeast, bean foods and products. Among vegetables and fruits, broccoli and cabbage contain a lot of folic acid, which has a good effect of moisturizing the intestines. (4) Improve the balance of fat supply and demand in the human body: Moderately increase high-fat foods. Edible oil can immediately moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements, and the dissolved substance oleic acid has the effect of stimulating gastrointestinal function. The kernels of nuts (such as walnut meat, hazelnut kernels, various melon seeds, almonds, peach kernels, etc.) contain a lot of vegetable oils and have the effect of moisturizing the stomach and intestines.