Can early pregnancy cause constipation?
Suspecting I might be pregnant, but still in very early days, I've noticed I'm suddenly very constipated, which isn't normal for me. Is constipation a common symptom during the very early stages of pregnancy?
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7 months ago
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My wife faced this very badly during her first two months. Honestly, she just changed her routine, drank lots of warm water, and ate soaked prunes every morning which helped her clear things naturally.
5 months ago
Yes, it can happen due to hormones, but please be careful not to strain too much. I had severe bleeding issues in my first trimester after ignoring constipation, so it is best to consult your doctor for a safe stool softener.
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5 months ago
You can try having a glass of warm milk with a little ghee at night, or extra fiber like papaya if your doc allows it. But if you have severe stomach cramps or haven't passed stool in days, please skip home tips and go to the clinic.
7 months ago
My daughter had terrible constipation during her early pregnancy weeks. I used to make sure she drank plenty of water throughout the day and ate simple home-cooked dal-rice instead of heavy maida foods.
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7 months ago
Uff, same thing happened to me last month. The progesterone hormones literally slow down digestion, it is so annoying. I just started drinking three liters of water daily and the issue sorted itself out in a week.