Bibliographic information

GuidelineWHO consolidated guideline on self-care interventions for health: sexual and reproductive health and rights
Year of Publication2019
Issuing InstitutionWHO

Recommendation

Maintained

Wheat bran or other fibre supplements can be used to relieve constipation in pregnancy if the condition fails to respond to dietary modification, based on a woman’s preferences and available options

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Also Featured In

This recommendation also appears in the following guidelines:

Originally Developed
Guideline

WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience

Year2016
InstitutionWHO
Guideline

WHO guideline on self-care interventions for health and well-being

Year2021
InstitutionWHO
Guideline

WHO guideline on self-care interventions for health and well-being, 2022 revision.

Year2022
InstitutionWHO