Patient's question:
My friend is a very perfectionist woman, even when it comes to having children, she insists on choosing the right timing. She waited for the perfect moment to have a baby, to be more precise, she wanted to have a scientifically smart baby. Recently, she finally achieved her wish and is now six months pregnant. However, she has once again developed constipation and can't go to the bathroom. It's been several days, and the pain is unbearable.My friend wants to know if eating bananas can help relieve constipation when a woman is pregnant and can't go to the bathroom.
Doctor's answer:
In the early stages of pregnancy, it is advisable to consume bananas as they contain folic acid. However, it is important not to overeat them, as it varies from person to person depending on their body constitution. Most bananas available in the market are treated with growth-promoting chemicals. It is best to avoid consuming too many of them. Alternatively, you can buy bananas that have just been picked from the tree and ripen them at home for a while before eating. Nevertheless, pregnant women should still limit their intake of bananas during pregnancy.