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 ConstipationDuring pregnancy, you might have: Many pregnant women complain of constipation. Signs of constipation include having hard, dry stools; fewer than three bowel movements per week; and painful bowel movements. Higher levels of hormones due to pregnancy slow down digestion and relax muscles in the bowels leaving many women constipated. Plus, the pressure of the expanding uterus on the bowels can contribute to constipation. What might help:
Call the doctor if: If constipation does not go away. DizzinessDuring pregnancy, you might have: Many pregnant women complain of dizziness and lightheadedness throughout their pregnancies. Fainting is rare but does happen even in some healthy pregnant women. There are many reasons for these symptoms. The growth of more blood vessels in early pregnancy, the pressure of the expanding uterus on blood vessels, and the body's increased need for food all can make a pregnant woman feel lightheaded and dizzy. What might help:
Call the doctor if: You feel faint and have vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain. Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
Pregnancy - Describe Your Experience
Question: Please describe usual or unusual experiences had with your pregnancy, food cravings, morning sickness, edema (etc.)
Pregnancy - Morning Sickness
Question: Did you suffer from morning sickness during your pregnancy? What helped relieve your symptoms?
Pregnancy - Heartburn and Indigestion
Question: Did you have heartburn or indigestion during your pregnancy? What helped to relieve symptoms?
Pregnancy - Stretch Marks and Skin Changes
Question: What skin changes did you notice during your pregnancy? How did you treat them?
Pregnancy - Signs
Question: How did you find out you were pregnant?
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