Why is constipation easy during pregnancy? Constipation can lead to metabolic disorders, endocrine disorders and imbalance of trace elements, which can lead to skin pigmentation, pruritus, dry hair and other symptoms. Defecation is often too hard and may also lead to hemorrhoids. Why are pregnant mothers more prone to constipation? 1. Hormonal changes After pregnancy, Under the influence of hormone changes in the body, The placenta secretes a large amount of progesterone, It reduces gastric acid secretion, reduces muscle tension in gastrointestinal tract and weakens muscle peristalsis. In this way, It will lengthen the time the food you eat stays in the gastrointestinal tract. It cannot be discharged out of the body as normally as before pregnancy. As food stays Read More …