Understanding Intestinal Placement During Pregnancy: A Q&A

Question
From the 5th month on, where are my intestines?  Are they above, below or behind my uterus?

Thanks

Answer
Hello Kathryn. Your intestines are pressed behind your uterus. As you can imagine, it does cause some slowing of the normal peristalsis- the rythmic waves that move the intestinal contents along. This can sometimes result in contstipation- SO you MUST drink LOTS of water- at least 2 litres a day- plain WATER! You need to eat lots of raw or slightly steamed vegetables- at least four servings a day and limit yourself to 3 pieces of fruit a day. Hope that answers your question. Cheri.