Why am I so constipated?
Pregnancy is usually a wonderful (and worrisome!) time for most women. There is
nothing that can describe the feeling of having another being rapidly growing inside
you, while moving and communicating with you too. To most women, this is worth the
petty annoyances and health issues that can arise, such as constipation. Many women
suffer from constipation during pregnancy, with one study finding that it effects
around a quarter of all pregnant women. It can be embarrassing to talk about; therefore
some women suffer in silence until it becomes a really difficult issue. Here are
main reasons for constipation during pregnancy.