Investgation Report
Interventions of constipation during pregnancy
Yuting Zhu, Xinxin Wang, Xiang Kong, Jiachen Cao, Jinjin Xu, Fan Ge
Published 2019-06-01
Cite as IMHGN, 2019, 25(11): 1837-1839. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-1245.2019.11.048
Abstract
Constipation is a common symptom during pregnancy. Most cases are caused by hormonal and mechanical factors affecting gastrointestinal function. Some women have constipation before pregnancy, and the symptoms obviously aggravate during pregnancy. Simple functional constipation can be treated through interventions, such as publicity, and education, diet adjustment, exercise, and toilet habit adjustment. In severe cases, abdominal pain, bloating, and even psychological burden can occur, and the quality of life is seriously impaired. When this happens, drug intervention is needed, but the effect of drugs on the fetus is not fully understood now, and drugs should be avoided as much as possible to avoid adverse effects on the fetus. This article reviews the interventions for constipation during pregnancy to explore the best ways to treat and care constipation during pregnancy, and to provide some references for early prevention of constipation during pregnancy.
Key words:
Pregnancy; Constipation; Intervention; Nursing Care
Contributor Information
Yuting Zhu
School of Nursing, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China
Xinxin Wang
School of Nursing, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China
Xiang Kong
Department of Obstetrics, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China
Medical School, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China
Jiachen Cao
Medical School, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China
Jinjin Xu
Medical School, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China
Fan Ge
Medical School, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China