What should pregnant women do if they are constipated? 10-day network hotspot analysis and solutions
Recently, the topic of pregnant women's health has become a hot topic on social platforms. Among them, the issue of "pregnant women's constipation" has caused widespread discussion because it involves the dual health of mother and baby. This article combines hot data from the entire network in the past 10 days to provide scientific solutions for pregnant mothers.
1. Analysis of hotspot data across the entire network (last 10 days)

| platform | Amount of related topics | Hot search highest ranking | main focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 287,000 | 9th place | Safety of dietary therapy methods | |
| Douyin | 152,000 | No. 3 on the maternal and infant list | Massage technique demonstration |
| little red book | 98,000 | Top 5 pregnancy and childbirth topics | Probiotic selection during pregnancy |
| Zhihu | 63,000 | Hot posts about health | Contraindications for drug use |
2. Analysis of causes of constipation in pregnant women
According to the latest popular science video by obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Wang (played 3.2 million times), the main reasons include:
| Reason | Proportion | Physiological mechanism |
|---|---|---|
| Hormone changes | 68% | Progesterone inhibits intestinal motility |
| uterine compression | 52% | Enlarged uterus presses on rectum |
| Excessive calcium supplementation | 31% | Calcium supplements cause dry stools |
| Not enough exercise | 45% | Slowed gastrointestinal motility |
3. Safe and effective solutions
1. Dietary adjustment (the most popular solution)
| food type | Recommended food | daily intake | Effective time |
|---|---|---|---|
| High fiber | Oats, sweet potatoes | 30-50g | 2-3 days |
| Probiotics | sugar free yogurt | 200ml | 3-5 days |
| Hydration | warm honey water | 1500ml or more | Instant |
2. Exercise therapy (TikTok’s popular challenge #pregnancy peristalsis)
Three-step exercise method recommended by professional midwives:
① Take a 30-minute walk after meals (6,000 steps per day)
② Kegel exercises (10 times in the morning and evening)
③ Pregnant women’s yoga cat pose (hold for 5 seconds x 8 groups)
3. Medical intervention (choose carefully)
| method | Applicable stage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Lactulose | second and third trimester | Requires medical guidance |
| kaiselu | emergency | No more than 3 days |
| Chinese medicine conditioning | Disabled throughout | May be teratogenic |
4. TOP3 effective folk remedies tested by netizens
Compiled based on 32,000 real shares on Xiaohongshu:
① Dragon fruit + yogurt- The combination with the fastest results (87% of users reported results within 4 hours)
② Sesame paste therapy- 1 cup of black sesame paste in the morning and evening (79% effective for 3 days)
③ Foot massage- Press the reflex area of the large intestine (video tutorial has over 100,000 likes)
5. Special reminder from experts
The latest reminder from the director of obstetrics at Peking Union Medical College Hospital:
• Seek medical attention if constipated for more than 5 days
• Never self-administer laxatives
• Go to emergency department immediately if you experience abdominal pain
• It is recommended to establish a fixed defecation time
Through scientific conditioning, 90% of constipation during pregnancy can be improved within 1 week. It is recommended that pregnant mothers collect this article and refer to it when encountering problems to safely get through the special period.
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