Is it normal to be constipated during pregnancy?

During my wife's pregnancy, she struggled a lot with constipation, especially after starting iron supplements. What worked for her was having warm water first thing in the morning and adding more green veggies to her meals. We just stuck to what her gynecologist recommended instead of trying random medicines.

Yes, this is very common. Increasing your daily fluid intake and having high-fiber foods will give you good relief.

Welcome to the club, pregnancy turns your digestive system into a slow-motion movie. My wife went through this and we practically bought a whole grocery store of fiber. Just hang in there, this phase will also pass once the baby arrives.

My mother-in-law advised me to take warm milk with a little ghee at night, which did help me slightly. But I made sure to discuss this with my doctor first, and she adjusted my iron tablet brand, which solved the issue completely. Always trust your doctor's word on this.