Does constipation in the first trimester affect fetal development?

Constipation is often a problem that everyone encounters, and constipation in pregnant women is generally only due to some unstable metabolism in the pregnant woman's body, so this situation will occur, which is not directly related to the development of the child, so mothers can not worry too much. So, does constipation affect fetal development?

Does constipation in pregnant women affect fetal development?

Pregnant women are most afraid of constipation is to affect the development of the fetus, sometimes think that constipation is just a very common problem, subconsciously think that the impact on the fetus is not great, but long-term constipation, the body will accumulate toxins, can not be discharged, and will be absorbed by the fetus through various channels, which will affect the health of the fetus; Pregnant women are constipated and straining to defecate, but holding their breath and straining will not affect the fetus. If you are a mother who has been diagnosed by a doctor as having a "miscarriage", try not to force during bowel movements. Although there is no risk of miscarriage due to straining during bowel movements, it is especially important to pay attention to constipation during pregnancy when there are "signs of miscarriage", and once you strain during bowel movements, it may cause miscarriage.

1. Pregnant women with constipation, the appetite of the mild ones is reduced, so the intestinal dysfunction is more serious; In severe cases, self-poisoning is caused by the fact that many metabolites in the body are excreted from the feces. In severe constipation, a large amount of metabolites accumulate in the intestinal tract and are absorbed, resulting in poisoning, which may be absorbed by the fetus.

2. Constipation will cause pregnant women to go to the toilet hard, which will press the baby, so constipation during pregnancy is not good for adults and children, and the occurrence of constipation should be prevented in time; If constipation has occurred, do not use laxatives indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause miscarriage and premature birth; If you are always constipated and do not have bowel movements, it will also affect the next nutritional supplement, and without rich nutritional supplementation, it will definitely affect the development of the fetus.

Causes of constipation in pregnant women.

1.Secretion of progesterone.

In order to conceive a new life, the secretion of various hormones in the body of pregnant women will change, which is one of the main causes of constipation. A large amount of progesterone can hinder bowel movements, making it difficult for pregnant women to defecate.

2.Compression of the intestine by the uterus.

On the other hand, the fetus is growing in the mother's womb, and the volume and weight are increasing, and the pressure of the uterus on the large intestine will become greater and greater, the peristalsis of the stomach and intestines will be restricted, the blood circulation will be resisted, and the bowel movement will not be smooth. The excrement is retained in the intestines for a long time, the water is gradually broken down and absorbed, and the feces become drier and drier, which is a vicious circle.

3.Psychological stress in pregnant women.

Some expectant mothers do not dare to defecate hard after having a big belly, for fear that the child will fall out and miscarry. Mental stress and fear are also one of the causes of constipation in pregnancy.

4.A sudden decrease in the amount of exercise.

Many women experience a sudden decrease in exercise after pregnancy, which may also cause constipation. Exercise can speed up the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, help digestion and absorption, if the amount of exercise suddenly decreases for a while, the digestive ability will be significantly reduced, and constipation may occur at this time.

In the first trimester, constipation may occur if a woman is not paying attention. Once a pregnant woman has constipation, she is worried that it will have a bad effect on the fetus in her womb, so she feels more worried and anxious, and does not know what to do. So, does first trimester constipation affect the fetus?

First of all, if women in the first trimester have constipation, it may cause poor nutrient absorption and endocrine abnormalities, and then the fetus will not be able to effectively absorb nutrients, resulting in nutritional deficiencies, and even anemia may occur, which is not good for fetal growth and development.

Secondly, women in the first trimester of pregnancy, if they have constipation, may cause some slight toxemia due to the accumulation of toxins, and the pregnant women themselves may usually feel weaker and have a bad appetite, at this time, it will inevitably affect the nutritional intake of the fetus, resulting in anemia. And if the fetus grows up slowly, the pregnant woman has constipation, and it may squeeze the fetus and make the fetus feel uncomfortable.

In addition, if a pregnant woman continues to have constipation for a long time, she will have some pressure due to the squeezing of the uterus, so she is prone to hemorrhoids, which can easily lead to premature birth of the fetus in the later stage. Therefore, pregnant women must pay attention to dietary conditioning, drink more warm water, eat lighter food, and avoid constipation.