SynthesisBMC pregnancy and childbirth2024
Global prevalence of constipation during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Implementation of Physical Therapy Protocol for Functional Constipation
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Constipation as a Hidden Barrier to Pelvic Floor Tele-Rehabilitation: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence.International urogynecology journal · 2026Trial
- A Roadmap for Advancing Women's Health in Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction.United European gastroenterology journal · 2026Review
- Effects of Tongyangxiao lotion bidet therapy combined with Ziyu ointment on postpartum hemorrhoidal pain, oedema, anxiety, and depression.World journal of psychiatry · 2025Article
- Bioactives in Food-As-Medicine for Special Medical Purposes.Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2025Review
- Lumbopelvic dysfunction and depression in pregnant women: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Effect of acupressure and reflexology on pregnancy constipation: a quasi-experimental study.European journal of medical research · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundConstipation is a common complication and an unpleasant experience during pregnancy. Due to hormonal factors, intestinal movements decrease during this time, causing the digestive system to malfunction. This study aims to explore the worldwide prevalence of constipation during pregnancy to prevent and minimize its complications.
methodResearchers conducted a meta-analysis of published data on the prevalence of constipation in pregnancy. The articles, which covered the period 1966 to 2024, were collected by searching Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Wos, and the Google Scholar search engine. The initial search was conducted on July 21, 2024, and the final update was made on August 10, 2024.
resultsThirteen studies were identified to determine the prevalence of constipation during pregnancy. The results show that the global prevalence of constipation throughout pregnancy is 32.4%, with the first trimester at 21.1%, the second trimester at 34%, and the third trimester at 30.3%.
conclusionAccording to a study, constipation is most common during the second trimester of pregnancy and the least common during the first trimester. Further research on the causes of constipation and prevention methods can help decrease its prevalence during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to provide educational interventions on nutrition and encourage moderate physical activity during pregnancy to reduce the occurrence of constipation.
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