Interventions for preventing postpartum constipation
Date
2015-09-18
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Cochrane
Abstract
Background:
Postpartum constipation, with symptoms such as pain or discomfort, straining, and hard stool, is a common condition affecting
mothers. Haemorrhoids, pain at the episiotomy site, effects of pregnancy hormones and haematinics used in pregnancy can increase
the risk of postpartum constipation. Eating a high-fibre diet and increasing fluid intake is usually encouraged, although laxatives are
commonly used in relieving constipation. The effectiveness and safety of available interventions for preventing postpartum constipation
needs to be ascertained.
Objectives:
To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of interventions for preventing postpartum constipation.
Description
CITATION: Turawa, E. B., Musekiwa, A. & Rohwer, A. C. 2015. Interventions for preventing postpartum constipation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 9: Art. No.: CD011625, doi:10.1002/14651858.CD011625.pub2.
The original publication is available at https://www.cochranelibrary.com
The original publication is available at https://www.cochranelibrary.com
Keywords
Postnatal care, Constipation
Citation
Turawa, E. B., Musekiwa, A. & Rohwer, A. C. 2015. Interventions for preventing postpartum constipation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 9: Art. No.: CD011625, doi:10.1002/14651858.CD011625.pub2.