Pregnant women can eat some fresh vegetables and fruits, coarse grain products, drink a little more water to relieve constipation.
Constipation during pregnancy may be caused by the slow peristalsis of gastrointestinal function due to factors such as changes in hormone levels and reduced activity.
In the diet, you can add more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as: celery, bitter melon, cabbage, lettuce and other foods rich in dietary fiber, can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis; at the same time, you can change the staple food to coarse and fine, increase the intake of coarse grains; pregnant women are also recommended to drink water up to 1,500-2,000 ml per day, which can soften the stools and improve constipation.
Food is not a substitute for medicine, if the pregnant woman is seriously constipated, then you need to consult a doctor in time, symptomatic treatment.