1st,
2nd, 3rd Trimesters
At least
50% of pregnant women have problems with constipation due
to one or more of the following reasons:
- hormone
changes slow the movement of food in the digestive tract
- iron
supplements in prenatal vitamins
- pressure
on the rectum from the enlarged uterus during the last
part of pregnancy
Tips to help
relieve constipation:
- drink
plenty of fluids -- at least 6-8 glasses of water each
day, including 1-2 glasses of fruit juices such as prune
juice
- eat
foods high in fiber, such as raw fruits and vegetables
and bran cereals
- exercise
regularly
