Constipation is very common among pregnant women, so it is best to prevent it before suffering this disorder, for this you have to use adequate food to promote intestinal transit and also be active and move collaborates in a good intestinal function.
Even so, Many women will suffer constipation at some time during pregnancy. This is stated by a small study that has been published in Obstetrics and Gynecology, This disorder affects 50% of pregnant women.
According to the follow-up of 103 healthy women since the beginning of pregnancy, 24% suffered constipation in the first trimester, 26% in the second trimester and 16% in the last trimester of pregnancy. Also after giving birth this disorder can occur, 24% of the research participants suffered. In this case, according to Dr. Catherine S. Bradley's team at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, it may be caused by breastfeeding or other postpartum factors.
For example, iron supplements increase the risk of constipation, also women who have a history of intestinal transit disorders are more likely to suffer during pregnancy.
It is very important in any case, that future moms be monitored by their doctor in order to avoid constipation during pregnancy.
