Pregnancy constipation is mainly related to improper dietary structure, hormone level changes and uterine enlargement and compression.
1. Improper dietary structure: after pregnancy, in order to fetal development, women will eat a lot of high protein and nutritious food, if the dietary fiber containing food intake is too small, it is easy to lead to gastrointestinal peristalsis slow down, so that the symptoms of constipation. To pay attention to the pregnancy diet light, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, drink more water, reduce eating greasy and stimulating food.
2. Hormone level change: After pregnancy, the level of estrogen and progesterone in the body increases, affecting the normal function of the intestinal tract, resulting in slower gastrointestinal peristalsis, digestion and defecation will be affected, thus making it easy for constipation symptoms to occur. To eat a reasonable diet, clockwise massage abdomen to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis to improve constipation.
3. uterus enlargement compression: with the development of the fetus will increase the uterus compression of the gastrointestinal tract, so that its peristalsis slowed down, coupled with low activity during pregnancy, which will cause constipation symptoms. Pregnant women should pay attention to appropriate exercise, you can walk or walk slowly, do yoga exercise, etc., can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis to prevent or improve constipation.
After pregnancy, you need to pay attention to a balanced diet, and if constipation persists without relief, you need to consult a doctor to rule out other problems.