I can't poop. Dead serious question.

FatGirlSlim · October 2014

Hi! I'm not new, just back

I'll post an intro in a bit. In the meantime I finally got a + today at 11 dpo!

I.Cant.Poop. I have tried a few over the counter things that are safe, and they are not working. It's like I ate paste, everything is just stuck and not moving. I don't need it softer, I need increased intestinal motility, and I need it now.

Anyone have any old wives tales, tricks, magic, spells, potions or advice? I am miserable! Its causing heartburn like crazy also. Sorry for the abrupt and gross topic.

Please Cross your fingers that I did not allow this to post on my Facebook wall.

Thanks!!

FatGirlSlim · October 2014

Thank you. Ill try it. This is not my first and I promise to give a proper hello when I can focus on anything else.

I do appreciate your response!

Alygohome · October 2014

Prunes. Eat some every day.

AMcLaws · October 2014

I don't like prunes or prune juice, so I did a glass of grape juice everyday, along with taking a stool softener. Worked for me. Good luck!

FatGirlSlim · October 2014

Thanks ladies. This week has been brutal. This will be our second attempt at baby #3, and this has NEVER happened to me before. (Even on prescription iron!)

eadler · October 2014

Tried and true for me is hot lemon water ( juice to where the water is foggy) first thing in am, on an empty stomach. Then coffee. GL!

PrimRoseMama · October 2014

Add prunes (mushed or food processed) & it's poop city!

https://m.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/chocolate-earth-balls

Trampslikeus · October 2014

Coffee and Senna tablets have worked for me in the past. I have this problem once in a while

lilitaliangirl · October 2014

Thanks for asking. I'm in the same boat.

SanRemo · October 2014

Pear juice will always work for me and it has worked really well for my dd. Can of pears and just drink the juice.

baloneydisc · October 2014

Orange juice worked for me when I was pregnant with DD.

FatGirlSlim · October 2014

The coffee/ juice combo seemed to get some results today! Thanks so much for the responses! Hello to you all, and seriously thanks for taking the time!

Colee11 · October 2014

I've normally has that problem but have been taking a probiotic supplement a day and that is working wonders! I also second the warm water with lemon first thing in the morning(before eating) it is super beneficial to the digestive system!

emopny · October 2014

I recommend oats. Lots of oats.

tigerlily25 · October 2014

Fruit helps...and coffee. Just not too much caffeine! Oh, and I eat Cheerios everyday and I really haven't been constipated too much.

EmAre · October 2014

Lurking from 2nd tri, but apple cider. Seriously.

tiggywiggles · October 2014

I have had this problem with both of my pregnancies. My doctor told me to add in more Magnesium. I bought an OTC supplement and added it and am back to pooping happily. Obviously speak with your doctor before adding in a supplement. But this worked amazing for me. No more stool softeners or laxatives. (Thank goodness!!)

Ballet80 · October 2014

Drink a cup of prune juice every day, it will get worse the farther along you get. I have the same problem and I drink prune juice a couple of times a week.