[header] How to prevent constipation during pregnancy [title] Eat a high fiber diet. [step] One of the best defenses for preventing or alleviating constipation during pregnancy is ensuring you're eating a high fiber diet. [substeps] Women should aim for at least 25 g of fiber every day.
[header] How to prevent constipation during pregnancy [title] Eat a high fiber diet. [step] One of the best defenses for preventing or alleviating constipation during pregnancy is ensuring you're eating a high fiber diet. [substeps] Women should aim for at least 25 g of fiber every day.
It is recommended that women drink 64 g of fiber a day, as this is the number one calorie list for pregnant women. One cup of lean protein daily in addition to milk can make up for that extra fiber. Sources of fiber include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean meat, and beans. An additional serving of fiber is about 2 grams of complex carbohydrates. Your body's digestive system uses a lot of the fiber it needs to function properly. This will produce sugar, which leads to bloating. Track your fiber intake with a food journal or app to see how close you are to that goal. Fiber helps prevent constipation in two ways.