10 tips to avoid transit problems during pregnancy
In case of constipation:
1 / Keep a regular physical activity. The decline in physical activity (usually having a "massage" effect on the intestines) is not without a role in the problems of constipation. pregnancy. If your condition allows, continue walking daily, swim or do yoga.
2 / Favor the soft fibers of vegetables and fruits non-irritating expenses that promote intestinal transit.
3 / Drink a glass of cold water in the morning at sunrise. By stimulating the gastric mucosa, this will promote the stomach-colon reflex, causing an acceleration of colonic transit.
4 / Drink a lot and between meals. At least 1.5 L to 2 L per day (water, juice fruits fresh, milk, herbal tea ...).
5 / Consume bread of its (rather than white), abundant food in fruits and vegetables (spinach, oranges, apples, prunes) and high-fiber foods (bread complete, starchy (potatoes), vegetables dry vegetables green, crudités ...).
6 / Eat at least one dish of vegetables and several fruits every day.
7 / Go to the saddle as soon as the need appears and never resist the desire to go there.
8 / Paraffin oil. Only if the usual measures do not take effect for several days or in case of pain, your pharmacist can advise you mild laxatives that do not irritate the intestine, suppositories with glycerin, micro-enemas (not long term) ) or paraffin oil (1 to 2 tablespoons during dinner) in liquid or jelly form.
Caution: in case of bleeding, vomiting and / or pain (abdominal or pre-bowel) associated with a gas stop, consult a doctor immediately.
In case of diarrhea:
9 / Privilege consumption of banana, rice and rice water.
10 / Prevent risks abroad. Even though travel to developing countries is to be discouraged during the pregnancy, eat well-cooked food, fruits peeled and drink only bottled water without ice.
When to consult? Beyond 3 stools in 8 hours.
* gynecologist-obstetrician and former president of the National College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians French (The Great Book of my pregnancy, editions Eyrolles).
