My tracker app explained it as progesterone slowing digestion to let your body absorb more nutrients, side effect being constipation. I logged my water and fibre daily and it genuinely helped me stay regular.
My gynac told me its mainly the hormone progesterone, it relaxes the muscles including your intestines so digestion slows down. The iron in prenatal tablets adds to it too. She told me to up my water and fibre.
It is the body changing beta, very normal in early days. Soaked figs, warm water in the morning, ripe papaya in moderation used to help our bahus. If it gets very stuck for days, tell the doctor.
Hormones slow the gut, plus the iron supplements make it worse. Both times it hit me early. Drink loads of water, eat fruits and salads, soaked raisins help. Dont sit too long, light walks make a difference.
