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It is very common to encounter the problem of constipation and tight motions during the pregnancy period. Many try to intake the lax and free tool medicine, which is literally harmful to the woman as well as the fetus or foetus.

The consumption of such pills and medicine can terminate the pregnancy, because of high power stomach cleansing capabilities. To avoid the problem, it is suggested to habituate the fiber food right from before from pregnancy. However, the gestating mothers can at least start consuming food like corn or maize, beet root, carrot, banana, green leafy vegetables, whole grain cereals which can work as natural laxatives and prevent constipation.

Dairy products like milk, butter milk can also work as laxative besides calcium supplement. The products like peanuts, linseed, chicken, butter, mutton, and high cholesterol materials should be avoided, particularly first 22 weeks of pregnancy.

The best suggested food is fruit salad for better protein and vitamins. The fruit salad can also prevent you from nausea and indigestion. Along with the mentioned food, you can go for simple physical exercises and body movements as suggested by obstetrician and physiotherapist correlating to your gestation period.

-Kannamsai