Constipation During Pregnancy

Many women during pregnancy complain of the problem of constipation. This is a common complaint and happens due to the fact that the hormones change drastically when you are pregnant. Due to the hormonal change, constipation occurs. This may happen during any of the trimesters or all of them. Another reason is that your body tends to retain water, due to which there is constipation. As and when the baby grows inside the uterus, the digestive system becomes non-cooperative and that too leads to constipation.

 

Usually, in the first trimester, you tend to have a low appetite due to which there is gas formation. That also results in constipation. It is also possible that due to intake of certain medicines prescribed during pregnancy, you may suffer from constipation. Iron and calcium supplements usually aggravate the problem. If so, you need to visit your doctor and get medicines that act as fiber supplements. However, there are some home remedies that are quite helpful in relieving you off the stress and discomfort of constipation.