What to do if pregnant women are constipated before delivery

In daily life, many people often encounter the phenomenon of constipation in pregnant women before delivery. In fact, the probability of constipation in pregnant women is very high. Most pregnant women may experience constipation. This is because the expansion of the uterus presses on the rectum, causing the peristalsis of the intestine to slow down, and gradually cause constipation problems, so it is necessary to find the cause and treat it in normal times.

It is normal for pregnant women to be constipated. 90% of pregnant women may suffer from constipation. The reason is that the enlarged uterus presses on the rectum, which can cause constipation. In addition, the influence of a large amount of progesterone in the body reduces the tension of gastrointestinal smooth muscles and relaxes them, weakens peristalsis, and pregnant women are less active, so they are more likely to suffer from abdominal distension and constipation.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, constipation in pregnant women is mostly caused by internal yin deficiency, insufficient yin blood, dry intestines and lack of body fluid, and loss of intestinal moisture. So what should pregnant women do if they are constipated? What should pregnant women eat if they are constipated? They should insist on regular bowel movements, drink more water, eat more vegetables, fruits, corn, soybeans, celery, cabbage and whole grains, increase dietary fiber intake, develop the habit of regular bowel movements, and strengthen exercise. You can also drink honey every day. Active natural mature honey has the effects of relieving stomachache and replenishing deficiency, moistening dryness and relieving constipation, relieving cough and moistening the lungs.

(I) How to treat constipation in pregnant women

Pregnant women can take the following measures to prevent and treat constipation and hemorrhoids, which can reduce or eliminate constipation.

1. Drink more water and eat more green vegetables containing dietary fiber, such as celery and leeks, which can stimulate intestinal peristalsis and increase water intake. Eating more bananas also has a good laxative effect.

2. Appropriately more activities can enhance intestinal peristalsis and facilitate defecation.

3. Develop the habit of defecating on time every day, or squatting on the toilet to defecate on time in the morning or evening. Over time, it will cause the large intestine to defecate conditioned reflex.

4. You can take 30 ml of liquid paraffin (you can also use sesame oil or peanut oil instead), which can lubricate the intestinal wall and reduce the absorption of water in the feces.

5. Drinking a cup of light salt water (about 500 ml) on an empty stomach every morning is beneficial for bowel movements. However, it is not suitable to drink for a long time, and people with high blood pressure and severe edema are prohibited from drinking it.

6. Drink honey water. Honey has a good laxative effect and is beneficial for bowel movements.

I also suffered from frequent constipation when I was pregnant. Later, I drank eucalyptus winter honey 2 to 3 times a day, 40 grams each time. The effect was seen in a few days. I drank it for more than a month and the constipation disappeared.