Constipation nonpharmacologic

Recommend nonpharmacologic therapy for the following disorders when they occur during pregnancy or lactation nausea and vomiting, constipation, heartburn, pain, and cough and cold. 

Constipation is the accumulation of hard fecal material in the large intestine. Constipation is treated first with nonpharmacological methods, and then with pharmacological methods if necessary. 

Nonpharmacological methods of treating constipation are increased dietary fiber and exercise. 

Constipation can be treated nonpharmacologically and pharmacologically. The nonpharmacological approach is to include bulk (fiber) and water in the patient s diet and have the patient exercise and develop routine bowel habits. The normal number of bowel movements is between 1-3 per day to 1 to 3 per week. Normal bowel movements vary from person to person. 

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