Whether it is possible laxative at pregnancy?
If you don't have any particular problems andIf bowel movements occur every day or every 2 days, then there can be no talk of any medications. With slight delays in the removal of feces from the intestines, it is recommended to move more.
Knowing what laxatives you can take during pregnancy,you easily solve problems with constipation. Photo: GettyAlso, a circular massage of the abdomen, which starts from the groin area, gradually moving to the liver, then to the umbilical cavity and back to the starting position on the other side, will help. It is worth paying attention to the diet. In the diet should always be present first dishes, preferably on low-fat broth. With the task of cleansing, fresh and boiled vegetables perfectly cope: beets, zucchini, carrots. Help jelly from dried apricots or prunes, decoctions of gooseberry. But the foods that are difficult to digest (meat, rice, fish), it is better to eat before lunch. Doctors call constipation such a condition, when the chair is absent for three days. However, half of pregnant women have problems with bowel evacuation. This is explained by several reasons.
- concentration in the body of progesterone. This hormone is designed to suppress the contraction of the uterus in order to keep the fruit in it.
- frequent stress and anxiety.
- the ever-increasing uterus presses on the intestine and can disrupt its normal functioning.
- To delay the withdrawal of stools often lead to preparations containing iron.
In such cases, the use of medicines is simply necessary so that part of undigested mass does not enter the bloodstream and fetal intoxication does not occur.
What laxatives are possible during pregnancy?
The main rule is that all medications can only be used after consultation with a doctor. There are several products with different effects:
- Softening cal. For example, petroleum jelly. It helps, but can not be used often.
- Improving peristalsis. This includes Guttalax. But it can not be used in the first trimester.
- Have an osmotic effect. Popularity won Dufalac. This laxative during pregnancy is not addictive, does not irritate the mucous.
- Increasing the volume of the intestine. This group includes Mukofalk. But this means of delayed action, the result will appear only after a week.
- Acting almost instantly. Pay attention to Normakol. It is issued in the form of microclysters. The effect can be noticed after 15 minutes.
- Glycerin suppositories. A good safe means.
Today, there are enough drugs that are allowed during pregnancy, but they can be used only in accordance with the instructions.
