Foods to treat constipation for pregnant women

Constipation is a digestive problem that occurs quite commonly during pregnancy, especially in the last months.

According to some recent studies, about 11-35% of pregnant women suffer from constipation in the last 3 months, however only about 1.5% of cases have to use laxatives.

Constipation makes many pregnant women feel very tired and uncomfortable. Even after giving birth, some mothers suffer from hemorrhoids due to long-term constipation. Many people, although very uncomfortable, still try to endure and do not dare to take medicine for fear of affecting the fetus.

Here are some foods to help pregnant women get rid of constipation:

Sweet potato

Sweet potatoes contain very little fat and no cholesterol. Because they are high in fiber, both the tubers and the vegetables can be made into many dishes that help pregnant women with bowel movements and prevent constipation.

Sweet potatoes are very effective in treating constipation.

Eating sweet potatoes in moderation (100 g/day) is very beneficial for the digestive system because the vitamin C and amino acids help stimulate intestinal motility, making the digestion process easier.

However, pregnant women should also note that eating too many sweet potatoes can also cause overweight, obesity or indigestion due to excess sugar.

Banana

Nutritional ingredients such as vitamins, carbohydrates, starch, protein, minerals such as magnesium, sodium, calcium, sulfur, zinc, iron, potassium, lipids, protid, glucid, phosphate.

Compared to potatoes and meat, bananas are more nutritious and easier for the body to digest. Bananas also contain two important compounds, serotonin and norepinephrine, along with dopamine and an unidentified catecholamine that has important medical uses.

Carp porridge

According to traditional medicine, carp has a sweet taste and is effective in preventing pregnancy, promoting lactation, reducing coughs and asthma, diuresis, and reducing edema.

Ingredients: A carp about half a kilo (choose fresh, live fish), 100 grams of good quality rice, 30 grams of lotus seeds, 30 grams of eucommia ulmoides, 10 grams of cardamom and spices: onion, coriander, fish sauce, salt, pepper, seasoning powder...

Preparation: Clean the carp, remove the internal organs, wash the rice and set aside, crush the cardamom. Put the eucommia and cardamom in a pot with half a liter of water and boil for about 15 minutes, filter the medicinal water and then add the fish, rice, and lotus seeds and cook until just cooked, season to taste. Use twice a day, use regularly, suitable during pregnancy.

This carp porridge is effective in treating poor sleep and appetite, maintaining pregnancy and preventing constipation.

Ripe papaya

Ripe papaya is a rich source of fiber, contains papain, a protein-digesting enzyme, as well as a number of components that have the ability to prevent constipation. At the same time, ripe papaya is quite easy to eat, so it has the ability to support digestion and prevent constipation.

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Pumpkin

With its natural sweetness and safety, pumpkin is one of the useful foods for pregnant women. It is a rich source of vitamins A, E, C and B6. Moreover, pumpkin is rich in iron and zinc, helping to supplement the body's blood supply, preventing anemia that is common in pregnant women.

In addition, pumpkin is also rich in fiber, helping pregnant women have bowel movements, preventing constipation and hemorrhoids - two diseases that many pregnant women face.

Carrot

Carrots contain a lot of beta carotene, vitamin B9, carotene and vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, protein, fat, crude fiber, iron, calcium, phosphorus, which help regulate the intestines, laxative and comfort the stomach.

When pregnant, if you are constipated, just eat carrot porridge once a day, continuously for 3-5 days or use carrot juice to treat constipation quite effectively.

According to Zing.vn