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🩺 Constipation During Pregnancy

Disease Overview

Third Trimester

Constipation is a common issue during pregnancy, affecting nearly half of all pregnant women. It involves infrequent, hard, and painful bowel movements.

Causes

1 . High progesterone levels
2 . Pressure from the growing uterus
3 . Low physical activity
4 . Iron supplements
5 . Inadequate fluid intake

Risk Factors

1 . Iron supplement use
2 . Sedentary lifestyle
3 . Low fiber diet
4 . Poor hydration
5 . History of constipation

Prevention

1 . Maintain a high-fiber diet
2 . Stay hydrated
3 . Regular light exercise
4 . Avoid unnecessary iron supplementation

Symptoms

1 . Difficulty passing stool.
2 . Feeling of fullness or bloating.
3 . Abdominal pain.
4 . Hard, dry stools.

Complications

Complications can arise during pregnancy and may affect both the mother and the baby.

Mother's Complications

Complications that may affect the mother during pregnancy.

1 . Hemorrhoids
2 . Anal fissures
3 . Abdominal discomfort

Baby's Complications

Complications that may affect the baby during pregnancy.

1 . No direct complications
2 . but maternal discomfort may affect well-being

Treatment Options

Evidence-based approaches for management

Treatment Options

1 . Eat more fiber-rich foods (vegetables , fruits , oats , whole grains)
2 . Drink 8–10 glasses of water daily
3 . Stay physically active (light exercise)
4 . Don't delay the urge to go to the bathroom

Medical Treatment

1 . Pregnancy-safe laxatives (e.g. lactulose senna under medical supervision)

Nutritional Treatment

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