More than 40% of women suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth
Women are 2–3 times more likely to suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth than at any other time in their life, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. “However, constipation-related problems subside surprisingly quickly after delivery,” says Moona Kuronen, Lic. Med., the lead author of the newly published article. Constipation is common, and the risk of infrequent bowel movements is increased by diet that is low in fibre. Constipation becomes more common with age, and women tend to have constipation more often than men. Docent Hannu