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Suggest Treatment For Constipation During Pregnancy
I just found out I am pregnant, waiting to go fore my first appointment. But I am always constipated and wandering what to do as I am scared to take anything. I have lost two pregnancies and don’t want to jeopardize this on in any way. I also have high blood pressure problems whenever I am pregnant. Led to my last lost as the dose of medication I as given was too high which impeded blood supply to my baby at 7months. I also live in Ghana and things are a backwards around here sometimes. Please help as my appointment is not until January 5. Eventhough I told them about my history.
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
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Constipation is very common during first 3 months of pregnancy and is due to the pregnancy hormone progesterone.
Here are some tips to avoid constipation
-drink plenty of water
-walk around and get adequate exercise
-eat fiber rich food including oat, bran, vegetables and fruits
-Avoid coffee and other caffeinated drinks.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern
Constipation is very common during first 3 months of pregnancy and is due to the pregnancy hormone progesterone.
Here are some tips to avoid constipation
-drink plenty of water
-walk around and get adequate exercise
-eat fiber rich food including oat, bran, vegetables and fruits
-Avoid coffee and other caffeinated drinks.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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