Remedies to Treat Constipation in Pregnancy

<p>You may be completely regular as far as going to the bathroom before getting pregnant, and then suddenly, you are stopped up and have issues when you need to go #2. If you are constipated, you have difficult or infrequent bowel movements, your stools are hard, and you may have pain or discomfort in your stomach. The prevalence of constipation is 40% in pregnant women and 52% in women postpartum. Several changes in pregnancy can cause constipation. Like most pregnancy-related issues, constipation will disappear after you have your baby. In the meantime, there are a lot of things you can do to relieve constipation. This episode examines interventions to relieve constipation during pregnancy ranging from diet and lifestyle changes to supplements and over-the-counter medications.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you to our sponsors</p> <p> </p> <p>20% off <a href="https://maternityinsoles.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mommy Steps</a> or <a href= "https://www.forminsoles.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Form</a> insoles with the promo code FEET. Mommy Steps insoles combine optimal arch support with a comfortable cradle for your foot. Changes during pregnancy like rapid weight gain and increased levels of Relaxin can create lifelong changes to the structure of your feet. Keeping your feet properly supported during pregnancy can help alleviate common pregnancy-related foot problems.</p> <p> </p> <p>Save 20% off the <a href="http://amzn.to/2tFOBgb" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Zahler Prenatal +DHA on Amazon</a> with the code PREPOD20. You can always see the current promo code for the Zahler prenatal vitamin by <a href= "https://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">clicking here</a>. Taking a high-quality prenatal vitamin is one of the easiest things to ensure you have all the vitamins and nutrients you and your baby need. Zahler goes above and beyond to use high-quality bioavailable ingredients like the active form of folate, bioavailable iron, and omega 3s.</p> <p> </p> <p>Save 20% off y