Constipation is a huge problem. What implies constipation? Well, if there is a lack of regular or daily bowel movements, if there is straining, hard tools, incomplete evacuation or discomfort of any sort around elimination time. Constipation can over time result in a toxic state in the body.
Why constipation in pregnancy happens?
Progesterone slows motility, which is why you become constipated during pregnancy. Progesterone is elevated in early pregnancy, there’s a progressive and substantial increase in progesterone and estrogen and this can also contribute as one of the causes for morning sickness, cause of this is due to slowed GI motility from the rise in progesterone.
Factors that cause constipation:
- Lack of dietary fiber
- Low carb diets
- Too much dairy
- Dehydration
- Lack of movement
- Medications
- Stress
- Lack of good bacteria
- Circadian rhythm out of sync
- Lactose intolerance
- Food allergies or sensitivities
- Leaky gut
- Parasites
- Deficiency in magnesium
- IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)
- Thyroid
Constipation symptoms:
- Hard and dry stools
- Painful defecation
- Feeling of incomplete evacuation
- Less than 3 bowel movements in a week.
How to Cure Constipation?
I’ll tell you how to
- Chew chew chew well
- Keep a routine, adopt a regular time in the morning to evacuate
- Keep a slow morning! Prepare your to-do list one night prior to prevent chaos in the morning
- Can experiment with some form of exercise first thing in the morning, like a light workout, light walk or cardio
- Can indulge in helpful stretches, yoga and meditation
- Try experimenting with squatty potty
- Can massage your intestines with two fingers in concentric circles using castor or coconut oil
- Try castor oil pack
- Consider biofeedback technique
- Acupuncture
- Enema and colon hydrotherapy
Contact now to discover personalized nutritional tips and bid farewell to discomfort. Your journey to a smoother pregnancy starts here.
