Pregnant women are prone to abdominal distension and constipation during pregnancy because progesterone inhibits gastrointestinal peristalsis and the enlarged uterus compresses the gastrointestinal tract. For constipation during pregnancy, dietary adjustment is preferred, and foods with high cellulose content, such as kiwi fruit, banana, pear, grape, spinach, kelp, cucumber, celery, carrot, horseshoe, cabbage, sweet potato and corn, can promote intestinal peristalsis, soften feces and help pregnant women defecate.
In addition, moderate exercise, outdoor walking, regular defecation, regular diet and other measures can prevent constipation.