What measures can be taken to prevent intestinal obstruction during pregnancy?

What measures can be taken to prevent intestinal obstruction during pregnancy?

1. Although pregnancy itself does not cause intestinal obstruction, after pregnancy, due to the increase in pregnancy hormone levels, the tension of intestinal smooth muscles decreases and intestinal motility slows down; constipation after pregnancy, feces accumulate in the colon and rectum; increased uterine pressure on the intestine may become an auxiliary factor for intestinal obstruction. Specifically for digestion, initially affected by the physiology of pregnancy, gastrointestinal motility slows down. She eats a lot of high-protein food at one time, making the food difficult to digest and absorb, and accumulates in the intestine. In addition, the usual lack of exercise makes intestinal motility slower, leading to food-induced intestinal obstruction. When pregnancy is accompanied by intestinal obstruction, most patients will have persistent or paroxysmal abdominal pain accompanied by vomiting, and anal cessation of defecation and exhaust. Because the surface area of ​​the pregnant woman's uterus is large and absorbs more toxins, once the disease occurs, the disease may develop faster and more seriously. Domestic reports indicate that when suffering from the disease, the mortality rate of pregnant women is as high as 16.6%; the fetal mortality rate is 44.40/o. In view of this, pregnant women who have abdominal pain, abdominal distension, anal cessation of defecation and exhaust should be highly alert to intestinal obstruction and go to the hospital for examination and treatment immediately.

2. Staying in bed more and moving less will increase the chance of food-induced intestinal obstruction. Pregnant women must pay attention to proper exercise such as walking during pregnancy. Eat more easily digestible, cellulose-rich plant foods, such as fruits and vegetables; eat less animal foods, especially do not eat too much high-protein, difficult to digest and absorb foods; meat foods can be cooked until cooked. Try to eat less foods that are difficult to chew and form blocks, such as glutinous rice, grapes, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, animal fascia, tendons, etc. Especially for people who often suffer from constipation, they should move more, drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables, and eat less spicy food. If necessary, they can take some medicine under the guidance of a doctor. Actively preventing and controlling various pregnancy complications is also one of the important measures to prevent food-induced intestinal obstruction.