Your cart
Your cart is empty.Fiber Helper
4899
In Stock
Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy, partly due to elevated progesterone levels, partly due to thyroid struggles, and partly due to the digestive tract being compressed by the growing baby. Iron and calcium, both important for pregnancy, can also tilt one in the direction of constipation. Of course, if you are prone to constipation the problem is likely to be worse during pregnancy. Regular moderate exercise, like walking, always helps -- as does adequate dietary fiber and water consumption. Eating prunes or drinking prune juice can be used if it is helpful.
Constipation during pregnancy is a problem that needs to be ...