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Pregnancy makes the bowels work more slowly. This can make the stool harder, so it is more difficult to pass.

What to do to prevent it: 

* Drink at least 8 glasses of liquid every day.
* Get regular exercise.
* If you are taking iron tablets, try taking only one a day with fruit or vegetable juice. Or skip a few days.
* Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and foods with fiber—like whole grains and cassava (manioc) root.
* Do not take laxatives. They only solve the problem for a short while and then you need to take more.


=====Sources=====
* ''Felicitas Heyne, Psychologist''
* ''Audiopedia ID: en010711''

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