Um, Can You Use a Vibrator While Pregnant?
A new Finnish study is blowing the lid off this secret struggle.
Forty percent of the studys participants reported experiencingregular constipation during pregnancyhigher than the control group.
What causes pregnancy constipation?
Unsurprisingly, hormones are partly to blame.
Pregnancy is a high hormonal state dominated by elevated estrogen and progesterone levels, Dr. Zore says.
board-certified OB/GYN and founder of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine
Progesterone in pregnancy causes muscle relaxation, and your bowels are composed of smooth muscle.
Plus, she says many pregnant people often dont drink enough water.
Based on what causes pregnancy constipation, you might probably guess the first tip: Drink more water.
Both doctors also recommendeating more fiber.
(You want to aim to get350-360 milligrams a day.)
Elevating your feet for an hour in the afternoon can help reduce ankle swelling too, she adds.
Dont be afraid to talk to your doctor about how youre feeling.
Theyve truly heard it all, so dont be shy.
Its definitely better than suffering in silence!
board-certified OB/GYN and founder of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine
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