I've been experiencing a lot of constipation ever since I got pregnant, and it's quite uncomfortable. Why does constipation often occur during pregnancy? Is it normal?
It is so frustrating, especially when you already have morning sickness and can't even drink enough water! The hormones slow everything down. Try having small sips of warm water and eating fiber-rich foods like oats to help.
My mother-in-law told me to drink warm water with a little cumin seed, which actually helped soothe my stomach. Constipation is very common due to hormonal changes, but if it doesn't get better, do consult your doctor for safe options.
It happens because pregnancy hormones slow down your digestive system. Drink plenty of fluids, eat fiber-rich food, and it will get much better. Take care of yourself.
This is mainly due to hormones and iron supplements. A very simple and budget-friendly solution is to drink a glass of warm milk with a spoon of ghee at night, and eat high-fiber foods like oats and dalia daily.
Your body is going through massive changes and hormones are slowing down digestion so the baby can absorb nutrients. Staying active with a 20-minute daily walk and staying hydrated really helped me have a smooth normal delivery despite the constipation.
I was so anxious about this and kept researching if constipation could cause early labor! It's actually just hormones and those heavy iron tablets doing it. Please try drinking lots of warm water and talk to your gynac if it gets too uncomfortable.
When I asked the hospital dietician about this, she explained that high progesterone levels relax the intestinal muscles, causing this issue. If it gets severe, just call your hospital's resident doctor or nurse for a safe stool softener prescription.
Oh, I remember panicking and thinking I was going to harm the baby by straining! But my doctor reassured me that progesterone hormones slow down digestion, which makes constipation completely normal. It’s very common, so don't worry!
