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What happens to the gi system during pregnancy?
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Constipation: The progesterone that is produced in the placenta not only soothes the uterine muscles and prevents preterm contractions, it also slows the motility of the GI tract down, which in some women leads to constipation.
Answered 12/18/2016
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