Pregnant women are troubled by constipation. How to solve it?
Constipation is a common problem in pregnant women. Because pregnancy will bring about changes in the endocrine system, the muscle movement in the intestines will weaken. In addition, it is easily affected by pregnancy hormones, causing gastrointestinal motility to slow down, resulting in constipation. Constipation in pregnant women not only affects their health, but may also lead to hemorrhoids and other diseases. Therefore, pregnant women should take some effective measures to alleviate the constipation problem.
Dietary adjustments
Pregnant women can alleviate constipation problems by adjusting their diet. First of all, to increase the intake of dietary fiber, you can eat more vegetables, fruits and other foods rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, increase the volume of feces, and also lubricate the feces to avoid the accumulation of feces. Secondly, to increase water intake, you can drink more water-rich beverages such as warm water, soy milk, and yogurt to increase intestinal moisture, promote normal peristalsis, and smooth defecation. Finally, reduce or avoid excessive intake of high-fat, high-sugar, high-salt and other foods to avoid aggravating constipation.
Appropriate exercise
Appropriate exercise can promote intestinal peristalsis and thereby relieve constipation. Pregnant women can choose an exercise method that suits them, such as walking, jogging, yoga and other aerobic exercises, which can stimulate the intestines and increase intestinal peristalsis. You can also choose pelvic floor muscle training, which can enhance the tension of the pelvic floor muscles, promote intestinal peristalsis, and relieve constipation.
Pay attention to bowel habits
Paying attention to bowel habits is also an effective measure to relieve constipation. First of all, regular and regular defecation can adjust the intestinal biological clock, make the intestines move regularly, and avoid constipation. Secondly, maintaining the correct posture during defecation, such as slightly bent knees, straight back, and flat feet, can reduce the pressure during defecation and make defecation easier and more natural. Finally, wash in time after defecation to maintain anal hygiene and prevent infection. At the same time, avoid using inappropriate care products, such as excessive use of wet wipes, to avoid irritating the intestinal skin and causing constipation.
Avoid inappropriate medication
Pregnant women should also avoid inappropriate medication when dealing with constipation. Because some laxatives or stimulant drugs may have adverse effects on the fetus, pregnant women should choose appropriate laxatives under the guidance of a doctor, and avoid abusing laxatives to avoid negative effects on the intestines.
Summary
Constipation is a common problem in pregnant women, but pregnant women can alleviate the constipation problem by adjusting their diet, exercising appropriately, and paying attention to their bowel habits. In addition, pregnant women should avoid inappropriate medication to avoid adverse effects on fetal health. You should pay special attention to your health during pregnancy to avoid uncomfortable symptoms.
