Pregnancy tips Contstipation In Pregnancy

Women don't like to talk about it, but constipation is extremely common in pregnancy. Here is an article about what you can do about it. I recall eating a few prunes everyday and eating "greens" worked wonders for me. Read more:


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From the article:

What Can I do About Constipation?
•Exercise: Early in pregnancy exercise is very helpful to prevent constipation. Even walking will help to loosen your bowels, and will help you feel less bloated.
•Fluids: During pregnancy, the amount of water that is absorbed from your intestine into your blood increases. You will need to drink even more water than usual to keep your intestine and your baby healthy. Drinking at least ten, 8-ounce glasses of water will be essential for you and for the baby. If you are pregnant during the summer and it is hot or humid, you may need even more water. Drinking more water during pregnancy will help to prevent constipation.
•The right calcium and vitamin supplements: Calcium supplements and vitamin pills, essential for your baby's development, can cause bloating and constipation. The following are some suggestions for calcium and vitamin supplements that are less constipating.
The best calcium supplements are those that can dissolve in the pH of vinegar (also called acetic acid). Easily digested calcium supplements, which cause less constipation, include TUMS and Calcitrate. Usually I recommend TUMS because they supply calcium and they help to alleviate heartburn and bloating. Each TUMS contains 200 mg of elemental calcium. Taking five or six a day, in addition to a well-balanced diet, provides an excellent source of calcium. Be careful to avoid antacids that contain aluminum, which can be very constipating