SOLUTIONS TO KEEP
CONSTIPATION AT BAY
Watermelon can help: Full of water,
watermelon helps to move food through the
bowels.
Magnesium Supplements: High dose
magnesium supplements are safe to take during pregnancy and can really save an expecting
mom who hasn’t been able to have a bowel
movement for several days at a time.
Chamomile Tea: Chamomile has been
used for centuries and helps soothe frazzled
nerves, helps with insomnia – another woe for
pregnant women – and it also has a generally
calming effect. Drink no more than two cups
a day, though, since there are untested rumors
that it can cause miscarriage in higher doses.
High-Fiber Foods: Aim to consume
more whole-grain cereals and breads, brown
rice, beans, and fresh fruits and vegetables
every day.
Wheat Bran: Add a few tablespoons of
unprocessed wheat bran to your cereal in the
morning and follow it with a glass of water
though it may take a few days befo re you notice a difference.
Water: Be sure to drink plenty of water – at
least six to eight glasses a day. Some people find
that drinking a warm liquid right after waking
up helps get things moving.
Partake in Regular Exercise: Walking,
swimming and yoga can all help ease constipation and leave you feeling more fit and healthy.
The Urge: Never put off going to the bath-
room when you feel the urge.
Change Your Angle: There are yoga
poses that mimic many postures pregnant
women are taught for giving birth. These poses
are also really helpful with constipation. When
your knees are at a 90-degree angle, everything
is helped along quite well. H
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