What interventions are most effective for treating constipation in pregnancy or immediately postpartum?. Issue 4 (April 2017)
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- Journal Article
- Title:
- What interventions are most effective for treating constipation in pregnancy or immediately postpartum?. Issue 4 (April 2017)
- Main Title:
- What interventions are most effective for treating constipation in pregnancy or immediately postpartum?
- Authors:
- Harlin, Mallory
Morchen, Sarah - Abstract:
- Abstract : EVIDENCE‐BASED ANSWER : A daily fiber supplement increases the frequency of defecation and leads to softer stools in pregnant women (SOR: A, based on systematic review of RCTs). Stimulant laxatives are more effective than bulk‐forming laxatives for treating constipation in pregnancy, but can cause uncomfortable side effects (SOR: A, based on systematic review of RCTs). Increased fluid intake is associated with less pregnancy‐related constipation (SOR: B, based on a prospective cohort study). Taking a probiotic supplement during pregnancy is associated with increased stool frequency (SOR: C, case series).
- Is Part Of:
- Evidence-based practice. Volume 20:Issue 4(2017)
- Journal:
- Evidence-based practice
- Issue:
- Volume 20:Issue 4(2017)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 20, Issue 4 (2017)
- Year:
- 2017
- Volume:
- 20
- Issue:
- 4
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2017-0020-0004-0000
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- Publication Date:
- 2017-04
- Journal URLs:
- http://journals.lww.com/pages/default.aspx ↗
- DOI:
- 10.1097/01.EBP.0000541683.13404.97 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 1095-4120
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