It is always wise to switch over the anxieties for any constant problem during pregnancy even when it is simple constipation. It is better to use some safe constipation remedies during pregnancy at home rather than running yourself into some complex medication.
After already being patient to follow the adequate diet, right exercise & drinking lot of water to fight constipation and haemorrhoids it is better that you ask your health care provider for an over-the-counter fibre supplement.
Fiber supplements are the best and most safe constipation remedies during pregnancy, and always much better than trying some other medications. Over-the-counter fibre supplements have been widely used and recommended by doctors during pregnancy for combating constipation. Fibre supplements are plants soluble fibres that are difficult to digest by the body hence they will help to absorb water while moving through intestine and create soft and lubricated passage for the faeces to evacuate.
Metamucil (methylcellulose) and (Citrucel) psyllium husk are the two best acceptable fibre supplements. Another one is Benefiber’s Guar gum but should only be tried after seeking permission from your healthcare provider first. These fibres can work miraculously when taken with plenty of water which is the basis for these supplements to work.
Pregnant mom’s who are prone to constipation before pregnancy should include adequate fibre in their diet along with fibre supplement to minimise constipation during pregnancy! Apart from this don’t forget to follow the golden rules like:
• Avoid all types of stress, worries and anxieties which can further aggravate constipation.
• Eating more fibre-rich foods, like fruit, vegetables, cereals and wholemeal bread, will help provide the necessary
roughage.
• At least 8-12 glasses a day of water is recommended to make your faeces soft. Prune juice and many other fruit juices will be of additional help. Any form of solute weather water or juices, tea or coffee counts towards the total amount of water consumed.
• Pregnancy exercise: will be really helpful to tone your rectal muscle and tone your digestive system on. Walking, swimming, yoga and other household activity without any risk involved will help you in easy bowel movements. Always ask your trainer to exercise how much and how often, generally 20-30 minutes of exercise two or three times a week can have a beneficial effect, not only for your digestive system, but also your general well-being.
• Senokot Hi-Fibre drink is highly recommended fibre supplement to take care of constipation. Consult your doctor to see weather this one is suitable for you or not after going through ingredients.
• If you are taking an iron supplements, make sure you drink the minimum recommendation of 7-8 glasses of water a day.
• Don’t restrain your stools after episiotomy or tear. I will further strain you during evacuation and make duration longer. Try gently holding clean gauze during the bowel movement – an unlikely event in any case.
Safe constipation remedies during pregnancy will work only when you follow the golden rules.