Constipation is a more common symptom during pregnancy, especially in patients who had constipation before pregnancy and are more likely to develop constipation during pregnancy. Constipation can generally be caused by a variety of factors, such as unreasonable diet structure, low activity, etc., resulting in weakened intestinal peristalsis and prolonged residence time of feces in the large intestine. In addition, due to the increased rectal venous pressure during pregnancy, pregnant women are prone to hemorrhoids or aggravate the symptoms of existing hemorrhoids, when constipation can be more painful. If constipation occurs during pregnancy, the following measures can be taken: 1, appropriate to increase the amount of water, you can drink a glass of warm water or honey water every morning, the speed of drinking water should be slow, a small number of times to ensure that the intestinal tract will not be excessively dry; 2, avoid eating too spicy and stimulating food, because it can aggravate the symptoms of constipation. Pregnant women can eat more food rich in dietary fiber, such as various kinds of coarse grains, celery and fresh fruit, in order to promote the gastrointestinal tract peristalsis, so as to relieve constipation symptoms; 3, to develop the habit of regular defecation, defecation time should not be too long, and avoid force; 4, less activity during pregnancy, at this time can be appropriate to increase activities, such as walking, and at the same time should avoid long standing and sitting; generally after the above treatment, can effectively relieve constipation symptoms. Without the physician’s permission, you should not use stool softeners or light laxatives to promote bowel movement, so as not to affect the health of the fetus. However, if the symptoms of constipation are severe, such as prolonged absence of bowel movement or difficulty in defecation, it is recommended to seek medical consultation in a timely manner.