It is not recommended to strain the bowels when constipated in early pregnancy to prevent the negative consequences of preterm labor or miscarriage.
During early pregnancy, the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract may slow down due to changes in hormone levels, resulting in the symptom of constipation. When constipated, straining to defecate will lead to an increase in abdominal pressure, which will easily cause contractions. When the fetus is still unstable in early pregnancy, the contractions will stimulate the fetus, which will increase the chances of miscarriage and miscarriage with premonitory signs.
When the symptoms of constipation in early pregnancy, pregnant women can eat more vegetables and fruits rich in dietary fiber, and appropriate activities to accelerate the speed of gastrointestinal peristalsis, but also to drink more water to lubricate the intestinal tract and promote defecation.
If the symptoms of constipation are very serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to use medication to help defecation, but do not self-medicate arbitrarily.