Constipation in pregnancy

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Asked for Female, 29 Years

Hi, I am 27 weeks pregnant and facing constipation problem. Please help me with home remedies for this. I am already having fruits, salads. Is it safe to consume soaked black raisins in morning? Also my stomach getting very tight sometimes is this normal in third trimester?

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Dr. Ganga Sireesha

Gynecologist/Obstetrician 22 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Constipation is very common in pregnancy ,can improve water intake 3 L per day and increase of fibre rich diet beetroot carrot green leafy vegetables and do at least 30 minutes walking per day

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Dr. Prashanthi B Gynecologist 15 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Prashanthi B

Gynecologist 15 yrs exp Hyderabad

Hi, Hard stools quite common in pregnancy Need to take plenty of water, leafy vegetables, high fiber food.