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NASH OB-GYN ASSOCIATES, PA
200 Nash Medical Arts Mall
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-5941
1-800-521-5199
"Caring for You in All
the Stages of Your Life . . . "
Constipation
What can I do to relieve constipation?
- Drink plenty of liquids -- at least 6-8 glasses of water each day, including 1-2 glasses of fruit juice such as prune juice. Eat food high in fiber, such as raw fruits and vegetables and bran cereals.
- Exercise daily -- walking is a good form of exercise.
- Walk after meals
- Avoid laxatives and enemas unless prescribed by your provider.
- Colace, Milk of Magnesia, and fiber supplements may be taken if needed. Take as directed on package.
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At least half of all pregnant women seem to have problems with constipation. One reason for this may be changes in hormones that slow the movement of food through the digestive tract. Sometimes iron supplements may also cause constipation. During the last part of pregnancy, pressure on your rectum from your uterus may add to the problem. Here are some suggestions that may help:
