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(HealthDay News) -- Hormonal changes during pregnancy tend to slow digestion and relax bowel muscles, leaving many woman constipated.

The Womenshealth.gov website offers these suggestions to help curb constipation during pregnancy:

Drink eight to 10 glasses of water per day.
Avoid caffeine.
Choose plenty of fiber-rich foods, including fruits, veggies and whole grains.
Get regular, light exercise.

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