What should pregnant women do if they are always constipated? Several ways to relieve constipation
Due to physiological changes in the body of pregnant women, gastrointestinal motility slows down, coupled with changes in their eating habits and lifestyle, it is easy to cause constipation. In severe cases, it may affect the health of the pregnant woman and the safety of the baby. In order to relieve the problem of constipation, pregnant women should take some measures to regulate their gastrointestinal tract. Here we will introduce several methods to relieve constipation.
1. Improve eating habits
Proper eating habits are the key to relieving constipation. Pregnant women should pay more attention to choosing fresh fruits and vegetables, refined grains, and high-fiber foods, such as apples, pears, raisins, bananas, etc., which are high-quality and low-cost choices. In addition, pregnant women should also pay attention to the diversity of their diet, avoid eating a single food for a long time, and ensure balanced nutrition. At the same time, the intake of carbohydrates and fats should be properly controlled to reduce stress and burden.
If pregnant women do have difficulty eating, they can consider adjusting their eating habits appropriately. For example, drink freshly squeezed juice several times a day and increase the intake of pears, raisins, bananas and other foods. You can also exercise appropriately after meals to promote gastrointestinal motility and help blood circulation. This can effectively relieve the symptoms of constipation in pregnant women.
2. Proper exercise
Proper exercise can promote gastrointestinal motility and relieve constipation. You can try walking, jogging, swimming and other exercises, and you can also choose postures such as yoga for pregnant women. If the exercise time is too tiring, you can do it in batches. Pay attention to moderation when exercising, and choose appropriate exercises according to your personal physical condition and the specific stage of pregnancy. If you already have symptoms of constipation, you can do group exercises such as jogging and swimming according to your own situation.
3. Drink more water
Lack of water is an important cause of constipation. Therefore, pregnant women must drink enough water to maintain normal gastrointestinal motility. Pregnant women should drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water every day to maintain their health. Drinking more water slowly can increase the amount of water and reduce the pressure on the gastrointestinal tract to absorb water, so as to relieve constipation.
4. Drug treatment
If constipation lasts for too long and symptoms such as severe abdominal pain and diarrhea occur, you may need some medication to relieve it. However, if you encounter constipation during pregnancy, you should try to minimize the risks of using medications. Pregnant women can use natural Chinese medicine treatments or health products to activate their own intestinal peristalsis, or undergo acupuncture treatments, but they must be used under the guidance of a doctor.
Summary
In short, constipation is a very common problem among pregnant women. A variety of methods are needed to relieve constipation, such as improving eating habits, exercising appropriately, drinking more water, and drug treatment. If pregnant women only have mild symptoms of constipation, it is recommended to start with diet, exercise and lifestyle to strengthen the protection of gastrointestinal and physical health. If the constipation symptoms are severe or accompanied by other physical symptoms, you should seek medical treatment promptly and receive guidance and treatment to ensure the health of the pregnant woman and baby.
