Discomfort associated with irregular transit during pregnancy

What are the causes of a slower transit during pregnancy?

Overall, intestinal disorders are very common in pregnant women.

One of the main causes is progesterone, a hormone produced in large quantities by the placenta during pregnancy. By its relaxing action, it inhibits contractions of the muscles of the uterus and digestive tract, particularly the intestine, thus reducing the efficacy of peristalsis.

Other physiological changes contribute to making the intestine lazy during the gestation period: it increases its ability to retain water, which makes the transit of the stools more difficult. Decreased physical activity and the weight of the uterus, which compresses the gastrointestinal system, are also factors that have an impact on the regularity of transit.

The slow intestine also causes pregnant women additional discomfort due to gas and flatulence. Gastric acid, cystitis and vaginitis are some other problems frequently encountered during pregnancy.

Some advice to combat lazy bowels

Fortunately, in general, a few simple precautions are sufficient to solve this problem: it is essential to drink sufficient water to hydrate and soften the passage of the stools, and to enrich your diet with fibres-rich foods. Fruits and vegetables without astringent effects (beans, turnips, salads, apples, pears, prunes) and whole grains, even fortified with calcium and iron, should not be missed at any meal.

It is necessary to eat slowly and regularly during the day, in order to ensure that food is properly and sufficiently shredded. Beverages containing lactic ferments are useful to rebalance the intestinal flora, while walking, with sustained steps if possible, tones the abdominal muscles and promotes intestinal peristalsis.

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Isabelle, aged 25 years

I am pregnant and have had great difficulty with going to the toilet regularly since the start of my pregnancy. I can’t take any medicines and I also don't move much, I have to rest a lot and lie down.

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