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What Causes Braxton Contractions And Constipation During Pregnancy?

I am 30 weeks pregnant and having braxton hicks contractions about every hour, constipated with pressure on my tailbone, and my stomach is very sensitive to the touch when baby moves or i touch it all around the rib cage from left to right. What do i need to do
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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I have gone through your complaints.dont worry its quite common in most of pregnant woman.regarding constipation,due to pregnancy hormonal effect.it can be overcome by encouraging eating of green leafy vegetables ,fruits and avoid refined deits like bread and biscuits.take luke warm water in morning,facilitates easy bowel movement..start regular walk if you dont improve with this mild laxative syrups areadvised.braxton contractions become more frequent as gestational age increases.some times contractions are painful.as time goes on you may adopt for that.dont worry take rest. Dont think much above those.take good diet.have a healthy baby.
Thank you
Regards
Vasundhara
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What Causes Braxton Contractions And Constipation During Pregnancy?

Hi I have gone through your complaints.dont worry its quite common in most of pregnant woman.regarding constipation,due to pregnancy hormonal effect.it can be overcome by encouraging eating of green leafy vegetables ,fruits and avoid refined deits like bread and biscuits.take luke warm water in morning,facilitates easy bowel movement..start regular walk if you dont improve with this mild laxative syrups areadvised.braxton contractions become more frequent as gestational age increases.some times contractions are painful.as time goes on you may adopt for that.dont worry take rest. Dont think much above those.take good diet.have a healthy baby. Thank you Regards Vasundhara