Second Trimester of Pregnancy Forum - Constipation during Pregnancy

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Q: Constipation during Pregnancy

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 19th, 2006

I´m 3 1/2 months pregnant and lately, i´ve been constipated. I´ve noticed that since the constipation started, when I lie on my back, sometimes I can feel and actually see a "bump" rise in my stomach area. More or less it´s located closer to the belly button rather than the pubis. It´s about the size of a small lime and rather hard and depending on the day, it can be located in the middle, to the left or right. It doesn´t hurt but I worry that it might affect the baby somehow. Is this food that is "stuck" in my intestines?
Thanks in advance!

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on July 25th, 2006

Second Trimester of Pregnancy Answer A1232

Constipation is very common for pregnant women and it is caused by the fetus pressing on intestines. I'm unable to advise you on the “bump” you described; you may want to see your OB-GYN for a physical exmaination of the affected area.

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