During pregnancy there is an increase in bowel transit time during the first and second trimesters. The bowel transit time returns to pre-pregnant levels in the third trimester.
Constipation occurs in about 11-38% of pregnancies.
Women should be advised to increase dietary fibre in the form of bran or wheat fibre and to ensure an adequate fluid intake.
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