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          Constipation is one of the most annoying diseases known to man; more so, constipation during pregnancy. Imagine how incredibly hard it is to battle constipation for normal, UN-pregnant people, now think about pregnant women suffering from constipation.

         Add ten fold to the difficulty factor, plus a growing belly, plus the incessant need to urinate again and again, plus the sudden mood swings, plus food cravings and you will know how a woman with constipation during pregnancy feels.

 The HOWs and WHYs of Constipation During Pregnancy

         Studies have shown that constipation during pregnancy is mainly due to hormonal imbalance in the body. During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes haywire and produces a huge amount of female hormones more than the usual.

        While these female hormones greatly help the developing fetus and the soon to be mother by ensuring a safe and normal pregnancy, the same female hormones also slows and lessens bowel movements; therefore resulting in constipation during pregnancy.

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