How to Treat Constipation in Pregnant Women Constipation in pregnant women is a common pregnancy problem, especially in the third trimester. The main cause of constipation in pregnant women is that changes in hormonal levels in the body and the enlargement of the uterus slow down intestinal movement, causing feces to stay in the intestine for a longer period of time, leading to constipation. If constipation is not relieved in time, it can easily lead to intestinal inflammation and infection, and even