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I am five month pregnant. Now I feel some discomfortness in my lower abdomen and my bowel motion is almost nil for the last few days. Is it a serious problem? Kindly advice what should I do.
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Hello, constipation is a common problem in pregnancy specially after starting iron supplements. You need to modify your diet and incorporate plenty of watet along with a big bowl of salads or fruits everyday. You cud try prunes as well. Try walking after meals for ten to twenty mins. If despite this problem persists then please consult your gynaec.
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Bowel motility is reduced in pregnancy. Please take plenty of fluids and fiber in diet to avoid constipation.
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