Constipation in Pregnancy
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Your heightened progesterone level will cause the smooth muscle of your body, such as that of your digestive system, to relax and become sluggish. Add to this the pressure on your intestinal tract from the growing uterus and it should seem obvious why the whole system is a little slow.
Some Women Have Tried...
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Try pelvic rocking or going for a walk. Both will stimulate the digestive system.
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Check your diet, are you getting enough fiber and water?
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Put a low stool under you feet in the bathroom. This will put you in more of a squat position which opens the outlet of the pelvis by as much as 15%.
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Try eating raw fruits and veggies.
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