This sheet is about exposure to misoprostol in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is misoprostol? Misoprostol is a medication that is approved to lower the risk of getting gastric ulcer (sores in the stomach lining, also known as peptic ulcer or stomach ulcer) in people at risk for these ulcers when taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It has also been approved for …
The Baby Blog: Constipation
Exercise
This sheet is about exposure to exercise in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. Can I exercise during pregnancy? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that people who are pregnant without medical or pregnancy complications consider at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most, if not all, days of the week. You may not be able to exercise while …
Functional Constipation
There are different types of constipation. This sheet is about functional constipation in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is functional constipation? Constipation (difficulty in emptying the bowels) is the most common complaint of the digestive system. Functional constipation is a type of chronic constipation that needs to be diagnosed by a healthcare provider following a set of …
Prucalopride (Motegrity®)
This sheet is about exposure to prucalopride in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is prucalopride? Prucalopride is a medication used to treat adults for functional constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation). It comes in tablet form and is taken orally (by mouth). It is sold under the brand name Motegrity®. Other forms of constipation may be treated by over-the-counter (OTC) …
Constipation
Relieving the Strain During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Disclaimer: This page houses important information and resources pertaining to constipation during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, including links to our evidence-based Fact Sheets. However, the resources here should not replace the care and advice of a medical professional. It’s common, but uncomfortable, to experience constipation when pregnant – in fact, it’s the 2nd most common gastrointestinal complaint about pregnancy! …
