| With my first pregnancy I was so paranoid about | | | | having the bathroom become you main scenery is |
| every thing so I ended up being really careful not to | | | | not fun, so cutting back on fluid intake seems like the |
| get constipated. However, with my second, I was | | | | right thing to do. However, it isn't, not only will it |
| more preoccupied, with a toddler, and so I found | | | | cause constipation but by not drinking enough fluid |
| myself constipated on more then one occasion. | | | | your bladder will actually weaken and then cause you |
| If you are like I was and suffering from constipation | | | | to go more often. |
| while pregnant then I may be of assistance to you. | | | | 3. Exercise can also be very helpful. Getting regular |
| There are things you can do to help, however, it is | | | | exercise can help your bowels work properly. If you |
| better to do them before you get constipated rather | | | | feel like you need to go, taking a walk can |
| then waiting until you are. | | | | sometimes help. |
| 1. Eat high-fiber foods. Fruits, vegetables and certain | | | | 4. Do not take laxatives unless your doctor has |
| cereals are high in fiber. I also purchase Wheat Germ | | | | okay-ed it. Laxatives can cause stomach cramps |
| and Bran and added it to just about everything I ate | | | | which can send you into preterm labor. If you need |
| including cheeseburgers, meatloaf, eggs and cereal. | | | | something over the counter to help then try a stool |
| Normally adding 1-2 tsp to an egg or two is plenty | | | | softener. If you are really desperate talk to your |
| and will keep constipation at bay. | | | | physician, he may have you take a light laxative and |
| 2. Water, water, and more water. During pregnancy | | | | stay for observation. |
| so many women neglect drinking water. I understand, | | | | |