ReviewCanadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien2012
Treating constipation during pregnancy.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 117 citations in OpenAlex.
- Interventions for treating constipation in pregnancy.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015Pooled it
- Severe constipation-associated postprandial abdominal pain in a pregnant native-liver biliary atresia survivor after Kasai portoenterostomy: A case report.JPGN reports · 2026Article
- Impact of Mediterranean Diet Adherence in Early Pregnancy on Nausea, Vomiting, and Constipation.Maternal and child health journal · 2025Article
- The effect of combined fig-Walnut syrup on functional constipation in pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial.Nutrition & metabolism · 2025Article
- A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Honey in the Reduction of Constipation and Insomnia among Antenatal Mothers during the Third Trimester of Pregnancy.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- Water Intake and Hydration Status among Pregnant Women in the Second Trimester in China: A Three-Day Metabolic Trial.Nutrients · 2023Article
- Comparative analysis of the medicinal and nutritional components of different varieties ofFrontiers in plant science · 2023Article
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding in pregnancy: Differential diagnosis, assessment and management.Obstetric medicine · 2021Review
- Ischaemic colitis diagnosed by sigmoidoscopy during pregnancy.BMJ case reports · 2021Article
- The Effect of Bidet Use on Severity of Constipation and Quality of Life Among Pregnant Women.Yonago acta medica · 2020Article
- Increased adiposity, inflammation, metabolic disruption and dyslipidemia in adult male offspring of DOSS treated C57BL/6 dams.Scientific reports · 2019Article
- Alternative Treatments for Minor GI Ailments.Innovations in pharmacy · 2019Review
- Suspicion of appendicitis in pregnant women: emergency evaluation by sonography and low-dose CT with oral contrast.European radiology · 2019Article
- The Effect of Probiotic Yogurt on Constipation in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.Iranian Red Crescent medical journal · 2016Article
- Women's health guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineReview
- The effect of glucomannan on pregnancy constipation.Journal of family medicine and primary careArticle
- Role of Polyethylene Glycol in Dermatology.Indian dermatology online journalReview
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
questionMany of my patients experience constipation during pregnancy, even after increasing dietary fibre and fluids. Are there any safe treatments I can recommend to them? ANSWER: Although the recommended first-line therapy for constipation includes increasing fibre, fluids, and exercise, these are sometimes ineffective. Therefore, laxatives such as bulk-forming agents, lubricant laxatives, stool softeners, osmotic laxatives, and stimulant laxatives might be considered. Although few of the various types of laxatives have been assessed for safety in pregnancy, they have minimal systemic absorption. Therefore, they are not expected to be associated with an increased risk of congenital anomalies. However, it is recommended that osmotic and stimulant laxatives be used only in the short term or occasionally to avoid dehydration or electrolyte imbalances in pregnant women.
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