Prevention of constipation during pregnancy with the hydration

• S. García Duarte ^[1] ; MM. Ruíz Carmona ^[1] ; M. Camacho Ávila ^[2]
  1. [1] Hospital La Inmaculada

     Hospital La Inmaculada

     Almería, España

     
  2. [2] Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja

     Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja

     Torrevieja, España

     
• Localización: Nutrición hospitalaria: Órgano oficial de la Sociedad Española de Nutrición Clínica y Metabolismo (SENPE), ISSN-e 1699-5198, ISSN 0212-1611, Vol. 32, Nº. Extra 2 (Diciembre 2015), 2015 (Ejemplar dedicado a: II INTERNATIONAL AND IV SPANISH HYDRATION CONGRESS), pág. 31
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Introduction: Constipation is a functional bowel disorder characterized by pain and discomfort, straining, hard stools and feeling of incomplete bowel movement. Pregnancy predisposes to constipation, about a third of pregnant women report suffering from constipation. It is more common in multiparous than primiparous.

    Objective: Knowing how hydration affects the prevention of constipation during pregnancy.

    Method: A literature search was performed in the following databases: Cochrane, IME, Pubmed, Cuiden and the website of the Spanish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

    Results: Constipation in pregnancy is probably due to reduced gastrointestinal motility by an increase in the concentration of circulating progesterone during pregnancy, resulting in a slowing of gastric emptying and intestinal transit for its relaxing effect on the smooth muscle. Conduct an adequate fluid intake helps prevent constipation. This should include about 8 glasses of water a day and a glass of fruit juice, especially plums.

    Conclusions: In pregnancy is important to have a balanced diet and drink adequate amount of fluids within an active lifestyle and healthy life. Proper hydration during pregnancy benefits the fetus and the mother.