What to do about constipation during breastfeeding: 3 tips to solve it

　　What to do about constipation during breastfeeding ? What should I do if my stool is dry, hard and difficult to pass during lactation, and my wound is not healed and I dare not exert force? Can breastfeeding constipation be treated with diet and exercise? The answer is of course yes.

　　Preventing constipation requires more hydration”

　　Childbirth and milk secretion consume a lot of water in mothers' bodies, so drinking water is an important part of preventing constipation. Drinking a cup of warm honey water half an hour before breakfast can lubricate the intestines, allow sufficient secretion of digestive juices, stimulate gastrointestinal motility, and prevent constipation caused by lack of water. You should drink less or even no drinks, and soup is a better choice. Fish soup, chicken soup, and broth are not only delicious, but also stimulate the secretion of digestive juices, which can help reduce the chance of constipation in breastfeeding mothers.

　　Eat more foods with crude fiber

　　Breastfeeding mothers should also eat more crude fiber foods, such as potatoes, whole grains, celery, etc., as well as various green leafy vegetables.； Eat more water-rich fruits such as pears ； Foods rich in organic acids can also increase digestion and laxative functions, such as honey, bananas, apples, yogurt, etc. ； Foods containing fatty acids, such as peanuts, pine nuts, black sesame seeds, melon seeds, etc., are also good choices. 》》》 The most effective recipe for treating constipation for women  

　　Increase exercise to reduce constipation

　　New mothers often like to stay in bed, which is not conducive to defecation. 6-8 hours after natural delivery, you should sit up and do some turning activities, adopt a variety of sleeping or sitting positions, and gently massage your lower abdomen ； On the second day, I went to the ground and walked back and forth indoors. Breastfeeding mothers' regular lifestyle and abdominal massage can help restore intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation.

　　Lifting anus exercises are an effective way for breastfeeding mothers to prevent constipation. The number of exercises and contraction intensity need to be determined according to your own situation. Coupled with dietary treatment, constipation will soon no longer bother the new mother.