For most people constipation is a topic that’s rarely discussed. Especially among women. 4 1/2 years ago when I was a first time mom I learned about the repercussions of constipation first-hand & what can happen if you don’t take care of yourself, get plenty of fiber, and keep constipation at bay.
I’m going to leave the details for another post on another day because it’s a long story but for now I will tell you this. If you don’t get enough fiber it can literally bite you in the butt & that’s not something you want to have to deal with during or after pregnancy. And yes I’m talking about hemorrhoids. They can come about at any time due to constipation. The fact that you’ve gained weight, your body has slowed down & you are taking prenatal vitamins which usually have iron in them can lead to constipation. It’s something you want to nip in the bud at the first instance because if you’re giving birth vaginally having hemorrhoids can really cause a lot of unneeded pain while you’re recovering. All that pushing some of you have to do, it can make things a lot worse… and unfortunately even when you don’t have to push the baby out if you get them beforehand it can make recovery from a c-section worse. Believe me, I’ve been in both situations.
So, now that we’ve broached the topic of constipation here are a few words from Senokot:
“Although it might not seem serious, it’s important to recognize and treat occasional constipation. You might be aware that it can be caused by poor diet and exercise habits, travel or stress. But, you might not know that certain medications, including some for pain, high cholesterol, hypertension and even depression, can also cause occasional constipation.
Senokot®/Senokot-S® Overnight Relief Sweepstakes
That’s why Senokot®/Senokot-S® Tablets want women to know that there is relief. And, to help bring relief to the millions who suffer from occasional constipation, Senokot®/Senokot-S® Tablets has just announced a new nationwide promotion – the Senokot®/Senokot-S® Overnight Relief Sweepstakes. Beginning August 12, 2012 through November 11, 2012, consumers can enter the sweepstakes; prizes will be awarded each day for a total value of more than $50,000.
Also, to help raise awareness about the “burden” of occasional constipation, on September 6, the Senokot® Brand will install a 20’ pill bottle in Penn Station to drive home the point that certain medications can cause occasional constipation, and to let consumers know there is relief for this condition. Consumers will be encouraged to enter the Senokot®/ Senokot-S® Overnight Relief Sweepstakes on-site at Penn Station, and they will be able to get their picture taken on the red carpet with the “Giant Bottle,” and share it with friends and family via social media.
For more information on the Senokot®/Senokot®-S Overnight Relief Sweepstakes, and the Giant Bottle event at Penn Station, visit www.SenokotOvernightRelief.com and follow it on Twitter @SenokotSweeps.
More about The Senokot® / Senokot-S® Overnight Relief Sweepstakes
The sweepstakes begins August 12, 2012, and runs through November 11, 2012. Consumers are invited to enter the sweepstakes daily online via a special promotional website (SenokotOvernightRelief.com) or offline by mailing their contact information to Senokot®/ Senokot-S® Overnight Relief, P.O. Box 724, Southport, CT 06890. The sweepstakes will run for 13 weeks in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, with a total of $50,000 in prizes given by the end of the promotion period. Winners will be selected randomly on a daily basis. Prizes include Hyatt Hotel gift cards, Phillips 22” flat-screen TVs, iPod Nanos, Kindle Touches, and more.
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