Global prevalence of constipation during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Constipation is a common complication and an unpleasant experience during pregnancy. Due to hormonal factors, intestinal movements decrease during this time, causing the digestive system to malfunction. This study aims to explore the worldwide prevalence of constipation during pregnancy to prevent and minimize its complications.

Method

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of published data on the prevalence of constipation in pregnancy. The articles, which covered the period 1966 to 2024, were collected by searching Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Wos, and the Google Scholar search engine. The initial search was conducted on July 21, 2024, and the final update was made on August 10, 2024.

Results

Thirteen studies were identified to determine the pr

SUBMITTER: Salari N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660625 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature