CITATION: Turawa, E. B., Musekiwa, A. & Rohwer, A. C. 2015. Interventions for preventing postpartum constipation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 9: Art. No.: CD011625, doi:10.1002/14651858.CD011625.pub2.The original publication is available at https://www.cochranelibrary.comBackground:
Postpartum constipation, with symptoms such as pain or discomfort, straining, and hard stool, is a common condition affecting
mothers. Haemorrhoids, pain at the episiotomy site, effects of pregnancy hormones and haematinics used in pregnancy can increase
the risk of postpartum constipation. Eating a high-fibre diet and increasing fluid intake is usually encouraged, although laxatives are
commonly used in relieving constipation. The effectiveness and safety of available interventions for preventing postpartum constipation
needs to be ascertained.
Objectives:
To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of interventions for preventing postpartum constipation
