CONSTIPATION

Causes:
Constipation during pregnancy is generally caused due to hormonal changes going on in your body. Constipation might occur quite early in pregnancy and there is nothing to be alarmed of.

Remedies:

• Exercise regularly to keep your muscles toned up.
  
• Drink plenty of water.
  
• Make sure you include plenty of fibre in your diet by eating foods like wholemeal breads, wholegrain cereals, fruits and green leafy vegetables and pulses.
  
• Avoid iron pills if they cause constipation. Ask your doctor if you can manage without them or you can substitute it with something else. However if you have to continue having iron pills then you will have to accept having constipation.