Constipation

• Associated w/ relaxed gastrointestinal muscle tone (Progesterone; Maintain placenta) --> Hemorrhoid
• Uterus expand --> Move everything up --> Put pressure on stomach
• Management

  • Consume 30 g dietary fibre daily/ soluble fibre supplement

  • Hydration (Drink 1 cup or more of water along with fibre supplement)

  • Laxative pill