your hormones as well as vitamins and iron supplements may cause constipation (difficulty passing stool or incomplete or infrequent passage of hard stools). pressure on your rectum from your uterus may also cause constipation. recommendations: add more fiber (such as whole grain foods fresh fruits and vegetables) to your diet. drink plenty of fluids daily (at least six to eight glasses of water and one to two glasses of fruit or prune juice). drink warm liquids especially in the morning. exercise daily. set a regular time for bowel movements; avoid straining when having a bowel movement. discuss the use of a laxative with your health care providers; they may recommend natural fiber laxatives or stool softeners.
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