Constipation During Pregnancy: Pain, Causes, Signs & Home Remedies

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Constipation During Pregnancy
Pain, Causes, Signs Home Remedies

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Constipation is having less than three bowel
movements in a week, or facing difficulty in
passing stool. During your pregnancy,
constipation is not uncommon. Due to the soaring
pregnancy hormones and expanding uterus, you
might frequently be complaining about  feeling
bloated, gassy, clogged-up, infrequent bowel
movements, and pain in the abs as signs of
constipation during pregnancy.
According to a study published in Acta
Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica,
Pregnancy Constipation is common in 3 out 4 of
pregnant women, that is nearly 40 of pregnancies
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Is Constipation An Early Sign Of
Pregnancy? Constipation may not occur early in
many of you, during your pregnancy. However, if
some of you might be trying for a baby and
suddenly notice that youre facing difficulty
while pooping, almost around the time when your
period is due, that might be a tip-off. Therefore,
for some of you, constipation is indeed an early
sign of pregnancy.  When Does Constipation in
Pregnancy Start? So, in many cases, pregnancy
constipation strikes you as soon as the
progesterone level of hormones increases in the
first trimester during the second and third
months. However, as the uterus expands to
accommodate the baby inside you, with the
progression of your pregnancy constipation can be
a problem.
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• What Are the Causes of Constipation in Pregnancy?
• Mostly due to the hormonal changes during
  pregnancy, your daily physical activities and
  food habits might increase your chances of
  constipation. However, there are several other
  reasons as well that affect constipation while
  youre pregnant. They are
• The Growing Foetus
• Since the foetus is growing and making the uterus
  heavy, it is putting a lot of pressure on your
  bowel movements, thus making the waste product
  difficult to move outside your body.
• Intake of Prenatal Vitamins
• The iron that you get from your prenatal
  vitamins, makes the blood circulate oxygen
  throughout your and your babys body. Intake of
  more prenatal vitamins means more iron in your
  body. However, more iron doesnt allow the
  bacteria to break down easily. Along with this,
  not staying hydrated can make you severely
  constipated during your pregnancy.
• Lifestyle
• Most of you who are feeling constipated during
  your pregnancy, there are chances that you may
  not be eating the right kind of food, or eating
  in the right quantum, drinking enough fluids or
  water, or doing regular exercise.

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What Are the Signs of Constipation While Youre
Pregnant?
As a result of constipation during pregnancy,
youll get symptoms like

• You might poop just a few times a week
• Your stomach might feel gassy
• Your stools would be hard and lumpy
• Your stools would be so hard that passing them
  would be painful
• If you have severe constipation, it might give
  rise to stomach pain, diarrhoea, and pass mucus
  or blood, while youre passing stool
• Due to straining bowel movements, haemorroids or
  piles and urinary incontinence can be a serious
  concern

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How Can You Get Some Relief From Pregnancy
Constipation
We know that it is very unpleasant for you to
feel bloated or gassy and  visit the bathroom
repeatedly. Therefore, follow these pregnancy-safe
natural and medical ways to get some relief from
pregnancy.
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Natural or Home Remedies
Stay Hydrated Drink plenty of water. Apart from
the daily beverages, drinking 10 to 12 glasses of
water is your daily recommendation. You may also
drink a glass of warm water after you wake up
from bed, or replace a glass or 2 with some cool
fresh fruit juices.  Intake of Fiber-rich
Food For natural pregnancy relief, eat fiber-rich
food like whole-grain cereals and bread, brown
rice, fresh fruits, and veggies. Staying
Active Getting your body into a daily exercise
regime, like brisk walking, and practicing yoga
and meditation can relieve you from
pregnancy. Probiotics Good bacteria live in your
gut. Probiotics play a huge role in repopulating
gut bacteria, thus encouraging regular bowel
movements. Therefore, try to have more yogurt as
a side dish with your main course.  
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Medical Treatments for Pregnancy
Constipation However, if natural methods are not
helping you much, and  your constipation is
severe, laxatives or stool softeners can help you
get  immediate relief from pregnancy. Embracing
motherhood is a beautiful experience but
challenging at the same time. Isnt it?
Constipation in pregnancy is just one of them.
Follow the above-mentioned ways to help yourself
and dont forget your regular prenatal check-ups.
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