Constipation is one of the troubles during pregnancy. Pregnant women often cannot defecate for several days, leading to abdominal pain, bloating, and unbearable discomfort. Pregnant women should not ignore constipation, otherwise it will affect their health. So, what should pregnant women do if they can't defecate due to constipation? Below are practical methods shared with expectant mothers.
1. Eating bananas: Bananas have the effect of promoting bowel movements. If pregnant women cannot defecate, they can eat 1-2 pills a day on an empty stomach. There is no need to eat too much for defecation, as pregnant women may not necessarily benefit from eating too many bananas at once.
2. Drinking honey water: Pregnant women can also relieve constipation by drinking honey water on an empty stomach after waking up every day. To brew honey water, you can mix 60 grams of honey with a cup of warm water, stir well, and pregnant women can drink it.
3. Drinking diluted salt water: Similar to drinking honey water, pregnant women can drink a glass of diluted salt water before eating in the morning to stimulate intestinal peristalsis and promote bowel movements.
4. Eating foods rich in crude fiber: These types of foods can promote intestinal peristalsis, soften stool, and better facilitate bowel movements for pregnant women. Usually, kiwis, grapes, sweet potatoes, corn, etc. are rich in crude fiber.
5. Eating walnut Congee: appropriate amount of walnut and japonica rice. After cleaning, add water to boil together. It is suitable for pregnant women who are weak in body and dry in intestines and can't defecate.
6. Crisp honey Congee: appropriate amount of butter, honey and japonica rice, clean them and cook them into Congee, suitable for pregnant women with yin deficiency, fatigue and constipation.
7. Congee of cypress seeds: clean cypress seeds and remove impurities. After mashing, add rice and water to cook Congee with medium heat. After cooking, add a little honey. It is suitable for pregnant women with insomnia and constipation.
