Constipation is very common during pregnancy. The hormone progesterone which rises in pregnancy relaxes the uterus. In the process, it relaxes the intestinal tract as well..
There is nothing to worry. Have plenty of fluids, have a diet rich in fiber (multigrain atta or bread), salads, soups.
Consult your doctor is its really bad. There are laxatives that are safe in pregnancy which can be incorporated in your diet. .
Once iron supplements are started, the constipation can go worse.
There are medicines where the laxatives are in combination with the iron and these can be prescribed..

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