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How Can Constipation Caused By Iron Supplements During Pregnancy Be Treated?

Hi,I am 18 weeks pregnant.Since I started iron tablets I have constipation. I am on Livogen.2 days back I put pressure while pooping and after some time had slight bleeding.Should I avoid putting pressure while pooping.Could you pls advice any iron tablet which does not cause constipation.Thanks
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Iron is an essential mineral. It is involved multiple physiological roles.
Iron greatly impacts our gut flora.
It would be unwise to stop the supplementation, based on the fact that iron is essential for life, To avoid iron supplements constipation, we should obtain the iron our body requires from dietary sources. On average, a healthy adult individual will absorb between 10% and 15% of the dietary iron she ingests.
Don't stop medication or modify the therapy without having consultation with your prime doctor.
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How Can Constipation Caused By Iron Supplements During Pregnancy Be Treated?

Iron is an essential mineral. It is involved multiple physiological roles. Iron greatly impacts our gut flora. It would be unwise to stop the supplementation, based on the fact that iron is essential for life, To avoid iron supplements constipation, we should obtain the iron our body requires from dietary sources. On average, a healthy adult individual will absorb between 10% and 15% of the dietary iron she ingests. Don t stop medication or modify the therapy without having consultation with your prime doctor.