i'm not sure if i am pregnant though i took pregnansy test but they all came out negative, but i'm not having my periods for about a month.
2007-02-16 11:41:52 · 9 answers · asked by Michell L 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
oh sweetie, consitpation is one of the "joys" of pregnancy. I am curretly 20 weeks pregnant and i am going through it. Its a normal thing our bodys go through when baking that bun in the oven.
One culprit is an increase in the hormone progesterone, which slows the movement of food through your digestive tract. And the problem may be compounded later in pregnancy by the pressure of your growing uterus on your rectum. Iron supplements can make constipation worse.
• Eat high-fiber foods such as cereals, whole-grain breads, and fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Add a couple of tablespoons of unprocessed wheat bran (available at health food stores) to your cereal in the morning and follow it with a glass of water.
• Drink plenty of water — at least six to eight glasses a day. A glass of fruit juice every day, especially prune juice, can also be helpful.
• Exercise regularly. Walking, swimming, riding on a stationary bike, and yoga can all help ease constipation and leave you feeling more fit and healthy.
• Listen to your body. Never put off going to the bathroom when you feel the urge.
• Ask your healthcare provider about taking an over-the-counter fiber supplement or switching to an iron supplement with less iron.
another fix i have found and it WORKS GREAT! is to take a dry fig and soak it in a glass of water for about 3 hours. then drink that water (you can even eat the fig) this is all natural cure that has worked for me the best! (and no risk of harming baby!)
2007-02-18 19:09:36 · answer #1 · answered by Kynnie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can be constipated while pregnant, especially if you are taking prenatal vitamins with iron. If so, drink more water.
If you're not sure if you're pregnant see a doctor. There are other reasons you may not have a period.
2007-02-16 11:46:43 · answer #2 · answered by Lorrie C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you asking as a means of looking for a sign of pregnancy then it is not a good indicator. Anyone can be constipated.
2007-02-16 12:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by Boo Boo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yea..some women do suffer constipation when pregnant! b/c our metabolism slows down alot...so the baby can get the right nutrients from our food that we eat..and also from our prenatal vitamins that we take doesnt help the situation!!
2007-02-16 11:53:13 · answer #4 · answered by BaZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most pregnant women do suffer from constipation.
2007-02-16 11:45:22 · answer #5 · answered by EMT_B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can be. Please see a doctor to check whats happening with your body though. You may be pregnant- or there can be whole host of reasons why you havn't menstrated, ranging from stress and diet to serious health issues.
2007-02-16 11:51:18 · answer #6 · answered by Isabel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can be constipated while pregnant.
You can be constipated while not pregnant.
2007-02-16 11:45:57 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Constipation is very very very very normal.
Most women get it.
2007-02-16 11:51:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
100 percent yes! it sucks!
2007-02-16 11:50:56 · answer #9 · answered by nataliiee1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋