Pregnancy Constipation

Nearly 50% of pregnant women suffer from pregnancy constipation. Although it seems common, most pregnant women suffer through their pregnancy constipation without asking why?

The biggest reason for pregnancy constipation is an increase in the hormone progesterone. Progesterone slows the movement of food through the digestive track causing pregnancy constipation.

What Can Be Done to Reverse Pregnancy Constipation?

Things that can be done to reverse pregnancy constipation are:

• *Drink lots of water
• *Eat foods that are high in fiber
• *Exercise often
• *Don't put off the urge to go to the bathroom
• *Take laxatives that are suitable during pregnancy

The most important thing to remember even if you have pregnancy constipation is to be happy. After all you are pregnant and before you know it your pregnancy constipation will pass and leave you with a beautiful baby.