| A common term used to describe pregnancy and | | | | easily dissolve in the pH of vinegar. These include the |
| childbirth is "miraculous". In preparation for birth, a | | | | brands TUMS and Calcitrate. Antacids that have |
| pregnant woman's body changes in amazing ways. | | | | aluminum are very constipating so be sure to avoid |
| This also involves the common problem of constipation. | | | | those.Prenatal vitamins, specifically formulated for |
| This makes a woman feel less than miraculous. This | | | | pregnant women, are tolerated best by the digestive |
| article discusses the problem of constipation and | | | | tract. These cause less nausea and bloating. Prenatal |
| offers some solutions.Different people have different | | | | vitamins have iron, folate and B vitamins that are |
| definitions of constipation. Some people feel bloated, or | | | | essential when you are pregnant.Some women need |
| pass small, rabbit-like stools. Others have to strain | | | | to take a stool softener to relieve constipation. These |
| when having a bowel movement. Medically, | | | | work as a surfactant to decrease the wall tension |
| constipation is known as having fewer than three | | | | between the colon and the stool. These act mainly to |
| bowel movements a week.Constipation is very | | | | keep the stool soft for natural and easy passage. An |
| common during pregnancy and in the days after | | | | important attribute is that the stool softener is not habit |
| delivering a baby. Some women have very painful | | | | forming.A natural remedy is to alternate between hot |
| bowel movements when they have had an episiotomy | | | | and cold food and beverages. A simple option is to |
| (torn rectal tissue that has been repaired). These | | | | drink a cold fluid or to eat ice chips and then drink a |
| women consciously, or unconsciously, hold on to their | | | | warm fluid, such as tea. Many pregnant women prefer |
| stool. Other women who have had a caesarean | | | | decaffeinated tea in this case. Alternating between hot |
| section delivery can have her bowel movement | | | | and cold helps to stimulate and tone the bowel. |
| temporary paralyzed. This is known as an | | | | Another good feature of this exercise is that this helps |
| ileus.Discussed below some helpful hints to alleviate or | | | | to pass gas.Some women must remain on bed rest |
| prevent constipation. The first tip is to exercise daily. | | | | for all or part of their pregnancy. If this is the case, an |
| Exercise is very helpful in preventing constipation. Even | | | | incentive spirometer (a device that is used by inhaling |
| light to moderate walking helps to loosen bowels and | | | | deeply, which raises balls or creates bubbles depending |
| will help to make you feel less bloated.Drink lots of | | | | on the model) is mandatory to keep your lungs clear |
| fluids. During pregnancy, water absorbed from your | | | | and to keep your bowels moving. The medical |
| intestine into your blood is increased. Pregnant women | | | | apparatus cannot be over used. It is generally advised |
| need to drink an increased amount of water to keep | | | | to use it every ten minutes.Hopefully these tips will help |
| their intestines and their babies healthy. At the minimum, | | | | with constipation during pregnancy. It is important to |
| you will need ten, 8-ounce glasses of water. If it is hot | | | | consult your doctor regarding your constipation. She |
| and/or humid, you may need even more fluid. Keeping | | | | can investigate further to see if a medical condition, |
| your body hydrated with water will help to prevent | | | | such as a thyroid problem, has developed during |
| constipation.Ensure that you taking the appropriate | | | | pregnancy and cause your constipation. Chances are it |
| calcium and vitamin supplements. Some supplements | | | | is just a nagging problem that comes with your |
| cause bloating and constipation. Studies have shown | | | | pregnancy and your constipation will clear up post |
| that the best calcium supplements are those that | | | | partum. |