Pregnancy Constipation

Posted: Nov 06, 2009 |Comments: 0 |

A common term used to describe pregnancy and childbirth is "miraculous". In preparation for birth, a pregnant woman's body changes in amazing ways. This also involves the common problem of constipation. This makes a woman feel less than miraculous. This article discusses the problem of constipation and offers some solutions.

Pregnant women will often suffer from constipation during the pregnancy and in the days after they have actually delivered the baby. Some women may even suffer from painful bowel movements after having a episiotomy (a repair made to torn rectal tissue). Women who have had an episiotomy will often consciously or unconsciously try to prevent themselves from having a bowel movement.

Before we start detailing out the various anticipated early pregnancy symptoms, it is important to understand that there is no one bible for all to follow. Every pregnancy is different and therefore, the kind of impact pregnancy symptoms would have on the mothers-to-be can also not always be gauged.

The causes of constipation before and after delivery are different. Post delivery, the episiotomy or the torn rectal issue that was repaired after delivery, may lead one to experience an agonizing constipation. Women, who have undergone a caesarian delivery, may find themselves afflicted by ileus or the condition in which the bowel movements are deferred for a short period.


It is also often recommended that a you do a short amount of exercise that is non strenuous, such as a 20 minute walk or swim. Each person is an individual and you need to treat your pregnancy constipation in this way as well. Whereas prune juice might work for one person, apple juice and bran cereal might work for another.

The most common causes of constipation, however, are causes that are controllable by leading a healthy lifestyle. Lack of a healthy diet and lack of exercise can lead to many health problems. It is essential to maintain a healthy diet, as well as a regular exercise regimen in order to decrease the chances of constipation and other more serious illnesses.

Constipation refers to any abnormality in, or absence of bowel movements. The slow movement of food through the large intestine and the amount of time the waste remains in the colon are major factors that lead to constipation. More and more water is absorbed while the waste is in our body and the stool becomes drier and bulky thus more hard to pass.

The pregnancy hormone known as progesterone is responsible for causing many incidents of constipation within women who are pregnant, because it causes the muscles within the intestine to become weaker, which leads to problems when attempting to have a bowel movement.

The biggest challenge for every woman is weight loss after pregnancy. This doesn't mean that you stop eating balanced food or start skipping meals. If you choose not to breastfeed, you can revert to your original pre-pregnancy diet. But, if you choose to breastfeed, or are anemic, or have undergone a cesarean, then you need to take special care of your post pregnancy diet.

One of the main reasons you may be dealing with constipation is that your hormone levels are different now. You have probably noticed this in many different areas of your life, such as your emotions or your skin. Your digestive tract is another part of you that may be affected!

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