Constipation In Pregnancy & Constipation Relief During Pregnancy
By: Hannah Bajor. C.N.M.,M.S.N. Pregnancy Success & Health Coach
Constipation in pregnancy can cause bloating, pain and even pre term labor. Read on to see what options pregnant women have for constipation relief during pregnancy.
Constipation relief during pregnancy is a question many pregnant women ask. Approximately half of all women experience constipation in pregnancy.
Why do women get constipation in pregnancy?
The pregnancy hormone progesterone has a relaxing effect on the intestines and this slows the movement of the bowel causing pregnancy constipation.
The growing fetus needs as much vitamins, minerals and nutrients as possible. Therefore the increasing hormone levels of a pregnant woman cause food to move slower through the bowels. This results in constipation but also gives the body more time to absorb extra nutrients.
Pregnant women need extra water for the extra blood volume required for pregnancy. Therefore the mother will absorb more water from the bowel than normal which will result in a harder, dryer bowel movement resulting in constipation.
The longer food stays in the intestines, the more water is reabsorbed from the bowel into the body to accommodate for the extra blood volume required during pregnancy.
All prenatal vitamins contain iron which is known to cause constipation in pregnancy.
Constipation relief during pregnancy:
1. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of oxygen rich purified water a day.
2. Increase fiber in your diet such as whole grains and brown rice.
3. Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, particularly prunes (which can be taken via prune juice).
4. Peppermint tea or peppermint water can help with gas or bloating pains.
5. Try to reduce stress in your life as stress can cause constipation.
6. You may have to switch you prenatal vitamins over to a different brand. Even though they all have iron, some brands may be less pregnancy constipating to you than others.
7. Add a little more exercise to your daily routine. If you do not normally exercise then start with 10-15 minutes walking every day. If you routinely exercise change your exercise routine slightly to see if you can stimulate bowel activity.
8. Mangosteen juice Mangosteen juice has been shown to have a positive effect on all systems of the body including bowel mobility. Mangosteen is a fruit and is very effective in preventing pregnancy complications.
9. Consult with a homeopath for a pregnancy safe homeopathy remedy for constipation.
10. Avoid over-the-counter laxatives as they can stimulate uterine contractions resulting in miscarriage or pre-term labor.
Prevention of constipation is the best place to start. Many of my pregnant clients have experienced a constipation free pregnancy by taking mangosteen and minerals on a daily basis prior and during pregnancy. Mangosteen is present in different quantities in different products. Wondering where to get more information about a high quality mangosteen and mineral product? Mangosteen is present in different quantities in different products, so do your research.
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Diet during Pregnancy
Diet during Pregnancy
Having good food is always important for proper body function. So, diet taken during pregnancy is very important. To become mother and giving birth to one’s own child is the biggest gift, which is bestowed upon woman on earth. It is the most precious day for all the family members. To bring a new life and to protect the child from all difficulties, diet of mother is very important. After all whatever mother will eat it is going to affect the child health.
Pregnant woman should have proper diet intake. Any compromise in the diet can be harmful in long run. Diet intake should include products related with milk like cheese, butter, soups, vegetables and fruits. Eggs and meat should be taken for child’s strong health. The effects of a woman's diet on her children start long before she becomes pregnant. Stores of fat, protein, and other nutrients built up over the years are called upon during pregnancy for fetal nourishment. It is better to keep meals small, and avoid long period without food. Drink fluids between, but not with, meals. Avoid foods that are greasy, fried or highly spiced.
During pregnancy the food intake should include Protein, good Protein sources such as soya products, beans, and grains, is good for gaining weight, which is very important. Calcium and Vitamin D they are needed for the development of the baby's bones and teeth. Iron is needed in the formation of blood for baby. Iron foods like whole grains, dried beans, tofu, and green leafy vegetables daily. Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the developing fetus. Fortified foods include some breakfast cereals, some soy milks, and Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula nutritional yeast. Foliate is needed early in pregnancy for normal neural tube development enriched bread, pasta, and cold cereal; dried beans; green leafy vegetables; and orange juice are good sources of foliate.
DHA is a type of fat that is mainly found in fatty fish. It seems to be important in the development of the brain and the retina, a part of the eye. Found in flaxseed, flaxseed oil, canola oil, walnuts, and soybeans. Pregnant woman should use iodized salt. Apart from that chart should be prepared during pregnancy:
Breakfast:
1/2 cup oatmeal with maple syrup
1 slice whole wheat toast with fruit spread
1 cup Eden Soy Extra soy milk
1/2 cup calcium and vitamin D fortified orange juice
Snack:
1/2 whole wheat bagel with margarine
Banana
Lunch:
Veggie burger on whole wheat bun with mustard and catsup
1 cup steamed collard greens
Medium apple
1 cup Eden Soy Extra soy milk
Snack:
3/4 cup ready-to-eat cereal with 1/2 cup blueberries
1 cup Eden Soy Extra soy milk
Dinner:
3/4 cup tofu stir-fried with 1 cup vegetables
1 cup brown rice
Medium orange
Special care should be taken during pregnancy. Apart from having good diet, the woman should always be happy. With all this birth for healthy child is possible.
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About the Author: Diet down Low is your guide for quality dieting habits, providing exercising techniques, weight loss suggestions, health concerns and Recipes and food information. For more information please visit: - http://www.dietdownlow.com/
Having good food is always important for proper body function. So, diet taken during pregnancy is very important. To become mother and giving birth to one’s own child is the biggest gift, which is bestowed upon woman on earth. It is the most precious day for all the family members. To bring a new life and to protect the child from all difficulties, diet of mother is very important. After all whatever mother will eat it is going to affect the child health.
Pregnant woman should have proper diet intake. Any compromise in the diet can be harmful in long run. Diet intake should include products related with milk like cheese, butter, soups, vegetables and fruits. Eggs and meat should be taken for child’s strong health. The effects of a woman's diet on her children start long before she becomes pregnant. Stores of fat, protein, and other nutrients built up over the years are called upon during pregnancy for fetal nourishment. It is better to keep meals small, and avoid long period without food. Drink fluids between, but not with, meals. Avoid foods that are greasy, fried or highly spiced.
During pregnancy the food intake should include Protein, good Protein sources such as soya products, beans, and grains, is good for gaining weight, which is very important. Calcium and Vitamin D they are needed for the development of the baby's bones and teeth. Iron is needed in the formation of blood for baby. Iron foods like whole grains, dried beans, tofu, and green leafy vegetables daily. Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the developing fetus. Fortified foods include some breakfast cereals, some soy milks, and Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula nutritional yeast. Foliate is needed early in pregnancy for normal neural tube development enriched bread, pasta, and cold cereal; dried beans; green leafy vegetables; and orange juice are good sources of foliate.
DHA is a type of fat that is mainly found in fatty fish. It seems to be important in the development of the brain and the retina, a part of the eye. Found in flaxseed, flaxseed oil, canola oil, walnuts, and soybeans. Pregnant woman should use iodized salt. Apart from that chart should be prepared during pregnancy:
Breakfast:
1/2 cup oatmeal with maple syrup
1 slice whole wheat toast with fruit spread
1 cup Eden Soy Extra soy milk
1/2 cup calcium and vitamin D fortified orange juice
Snack:
1/2 whole wheat bagel with margarine
Banana
Lunch:
Veggie burger on whole wheat bun with mustard and catsup
1 cup steamed collard greens
Medium apple
1 cup Eden Soy Extra soy milk
Snack:
3/4 cup ready-to-eat cereal with 1/2 cup blueberries
1 cup Eden Soy Extra soy milk
Dinner:
3/4 cup tofu stir-fried with 1 cup vegetables
1 cup brown rice
Medium orange
Special care should be taken during pregnancy. Apart from having good diet, the woman should always be happy. With all this birth for healthy child is possible.
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About the Author: Diet down Low is your guide for quality dieting habits, providing exercising techniques, weight loss suggestions, health concerns and Recipes and food information. For more information please visit: - http://www.dietdownlow.com/
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