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What Could Cause Pressure On Lower Abdomen When Being Constipated During Pregnancy?

I am 21 weeks pregnant and have had some constipaption problems (and the associated pain and discomfort that comes with that), but over the last few weeks it feels like pressure on my ovaries or lower abdomen when my body feels like it needs to go #2. Why is this?
Mon, 5 Jan 2015
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Hi, during pregnancy uterus grows and it compresses organ near to it like bladder and rectum. And due to progesterone of pregnancy you may have constipation don't worry. Drink 10-12 glass of water per day and allots of vegetables and fruits .
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What Could Cause Pressure On Lower Abdomen When Being Constipated During Pregnancy?

Hi, during pregnancy uterus grows and it compresses organ near to it like bladder and rectum. And due to progesterone of pregnancy you may have constipation don t worry. Drink 10-12 glass of water per day and allots of vegetables and fruits .