Constipation during pregnancy and the postpartum period is common, frequently overlooked, and requires careful, safe management tailored to physiologic changes, according to guidance presented at the ...

Pregnancy brings many changes to the body – some joyful, others challenging. One common issue expecting mothers face is constipation. Hormonal shifts, iron supplements, and a growing uterus pressing ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Half of all pregnant women will suffer from constipation at some time during their pregnancy, new research shows. While constipation is widely believed to occur frequently ...