Patient's question:
I am very scared when this happens. I often have lower abdominal pain and don't know how to solve it, so I came here to consult. Please ask, does constipation at 30 weeks of pregnancy affect the fetus?Doctor's answer:
During pregnancy, the secretion of progesterone increases, causing relaxation of the smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract and slowing down peristalsis. In the later stages of pregnancy, as the fetus and uterus grow larger, they exert mechanical pressure on the rectum, which can also lead to constipation. Probiotics can produce various organic acids and digestive enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract, but it is essential to choose imported ones, preferably those specified down to the strain level, for them to be effective. I don't feel much myself, even if I have a bit of pelvic inflammatory disease, it's okay—it doesn't affect pregnancy. Under normal circumstances, pregnancy duration is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period. Around the 40th day of pregnancy, an ultrasound can detect the gestational sac, and before that, blood tests can be done to check HCG and progesterone.