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Posted on November 4, 2009 by beauty and health care | Posted under Health and Fitness
Pregnancy Constipation – Symptoms and Treatment
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Constipation is very common during pregnancy and in the days after delivering a baby. Some women have very painful bowel movements when they have had an episiotomy (torn rectal tissue that has been repaired). These women consciously, or unconsciously, hold on to their stool. Other women who have had a caesarean section delivery can have her bowel movement temporary paralyzed. This is known as an ileus. The reason constipation is the most common symptom is because pregnancy causes the levels of the progesterone hormone to rise. This hormone causes muscles to relax, which can result in the digestive system slowing down. Other reasons why constipation occurs are from lack of exercise, diet change, and the physical pressure of the baby on the bowel. Thus, even pregnant women who don’t have IBS are prone to constipation. Pregnant women will often suffer from constipation during the pregnancy and in the days after they have actually delivered the baby. Some women may even suffer from painful bowel movements after having a episiotomy (a repair made to torn rectal tissue). Women who have had an episiotomy will often consciously or unconsciously try to prevent themselves from having a bowel movement. A prominent very early pregnancy symptom is breast tenderness. Again, many of you might undergo a very similar change during or few days before the scheduled menstrual cycle. Being an extremely sensitive body part, breasts and especially nipples soar as an immediate reaction to the change the body undergoes during pregnancy. Another early sign of pregnancy that dodges you in the few initial weeks is the low energy index. Early days of conception may mean that you feel tired, the bed seems more tempting than ever and getting up every morning seems like the most severe of punishments. A directly related pregnancy symptom of this fatigued situation is dizziness. Tips To Cure Pregnancy Constipation To remove pregnancy constipation symptom, take special care and follow tips provided for you in this article. Among all the remedies for constipation problems, exercise has been seen to be a constipation reliever. Avoid heavy exercises, instead expectant mothers could be advised to go for a walk. A light or moderate practice of walking can be effective in the reduction of pregnancy constipation and will lessen the bloating for pregnant women. There is also a risk of constipation if you take laxatives when you are not actually constipated (remember – not everyone defecates every day – some people’s natural schedule may be only 2-3 times per week.) By taking laxatives when you are not constipated, you are increasing the risk of making your digestive system dependent on laxatives in order to complete the natural digestive cycle. Exercise is also important, even for pregnant women. Exercising is an important factor in helping you avoid constipation, and while pregnant women are limited in the number of exercises they can perform, taking a simple walk or dancing around the house are basic exercises that can go a long way towards helping you avoid pregnancy constipation. About The Author: Read About Hair Care Also Read About Dry Hair Treatment |
Tags: PROBLEM OF CONSTIPATION, PREGNANCY CONSTIPATION SYMPTOM, HOW TO CURE PREGNANCY CONSTIPATION
