Health Tip: Help Control Constipation During Pregnancy (HealthDay)

(HealthDay News) -- Hormonal changes during pregnancy tend to slow digestion and relax bowel muscles, leaving many woman constipated.

The Womenshealth.gov website offers these suggestions to help curb constipation during pregnancy:

• Drink eight to 10 glasses of water per day.
• Avoid caffeine.
• Choose plenty of fiber-rich foods, including fruits, veggies and whole grains.
• Get regular, light exercise.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20120113/hl_hsn/healthtiphelpcontrolconstipationduringpregnancy

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