Risk factors for constipation during pregnancy: a multicentre prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Constipation is frequently encountered in the population of pregnant women. Physical activity and nutritional factors are considered common causes of constipation; however, their impact on this population has not yet been evaluated precisely. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of constipation and its risk factors during pregnancy and postpartum.

Methods

A prospective observational cohort study was conducted in 3 hospitals in Lithuania, including women with early viable pregnancies using questionnaires on demographic, obstetric, nutrition, behaviour, peri-anal disease, and birth data. All women with an early viable pregnancy (<12 weeks' gestation) aged 18 - 45 years who gave written informed consent were included. The Rome III criteria defined constipation.

SUBMITTER: Sabonyte-Balsaitiene Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11682611 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature