Just when you thought pregnancy symptoms couldn’t get anymore gnarly, there’s another. When you’re so used to going and flowing every morning after that cup of tea, you suddenly realize that desire to go is nowhere to be found. Yep, constipation is one of those rarely-discussed symptoms of pregnancy that affects just about everyone. It’s thought to be a result of hormones that relax the intestinal muscle and make food and waste move slower through the system, and by the pressure of a growing uterus on your intestines. Here are a few ways to reduce constipation:
The good news is that constipation will likely ahem, work itself out after the second trimester when your body begins to adjust to pregnancy. In the meantime, if things get super severe, contact your medical provider.
