In the clinic, pregnant women often ask doctors what they should do if they have constipation in late pregnancy. In fact, constipation during pregnancy is mainly related to too fine a diet and too little exercise. In order to supplement nutrition, pregnant women will consume a lot of high-protein and high-fat food and neglect the intake of vegetable fiber. In addition, after pregnancy, many women’s activity is greatly reduced, sitting or lying all day, which makes the gastrointestinal peristaltic ability weakened, which aggravates the occurrence of abdominal distension and constipation. Constipation during pregnancy can last throughout pregnancy. In some women, constipation starts at the beginning of pregnancy, often only once every 3~4 days; in late pregnancy, it is more serious, and the uterus expands and presses on the intestines, even 1~2 weeks without defecation. Therefore, pregnant women can relieve constipation by adjusting their diet and lifestyle habits. Here are eight tips to get rid of constipation during pregnancy. Regular bowel movements Determine a suitable time for your bowel movement. Even if you don’t have the urge to defecate, you should go to the bathroom and squat for a while, so you will form a good habit of defecating on time if you persist for a long time. Second, drink a lot of water after getting up, first drink a glass of cold water or honey water on an empty stomach, and then eat breakfast, can promote gastrointestinal reflexes. Usually should drink more water, drink more than 2000 ml of water every day. When constipation occurs, drinking a lot of water can soften the stool and increase the pressure in the large intestine to promote the discharge of feces. Third, adjust the diet usually eat more vegetables containing high fiber, such as cabbage, radish, celery, spinach, pumpkin, chrysanthemum, beans, onions, rape, etc., can effectively relieve constipation. There are also foods containing more dietary fiber, such as bananas, groundnuts, shiitake mushrooms, kelp, konjac, sweet potatoes, etc. Fourth, drink more yogurt Yogurt contains lactic acid bacteria, which is a beneficial flora in the large intestine. Supplementary lactic acid bacteria can improve the properties of feces and promote fecal discharge. Five, avoid stimulating food Try to eat less garlic, chili and other stimulating food, and drink less tea, coffee and carbonated drinks to reduce the nervous stimulation of the large intestine. Sixth, appropriate exercise Avoid sitting and standing for a long time, the purpose is to promote blood circulation and help gastrointestinal motility. Walk 1 to 2 times a day, half an hour each time. Those who have the conditions can do pregnancy yoga and abdominal massage exercises under the guidance of professionals. It should be noted that pregnant women who are advised by doctors to take rest or have other uncomfortable symptoms should follow medical advice. Seven, eliminate mental stress When nervous or stressed, gastrointestinal motility will also slow down, so pregnant women should learn to relieve tension. At this time, you can listen to music, read light-hearted and humorous books to help relieve stress and tension, which can help prevent constipation. Eight, do not indiscriminately use drugs If the pregnant woman constipation is more serious, it is recommended that under the guidance of a doctor short-term use of anal softening drugs, do not indiscriminately use drugs.