I haven't pooped in 4 days...

MommyOfBabyG

I know this is very awkward but I'm desperate. I haven't had a bowel movement in 4 days. I have tried drinking a bunch of water and fruit but nothing is working. I couldn't get a hold of my doctor today. Since it a the weekend they won't be back in the office until monday. I really need some advice to get things... moving again. I have such pains right now.

splsmama2016

Colace three times a day, more water, and if that doesn't work, I went and ate wayyyyy too much dairy to make it come out. Lol.

jonesl12

Pear juice, water, colace, Taco Bell ... These work for me anyway

ecwk

Coffee, apple juice, Colace....
Good luck

jolydan

Warm prune juice, metamucil capsule, lots Of water and try to have your feet on a small stool when sitting on the toilet

splsmama2016

jolydan said:

Warm prune juice, metamucil capsule, lots Of water and try to have your feet on a small stool when sitting on the toilet

The Squatty Potty!!!!! Haha. YouTube it. It's hilarious, but it actually does exist....

yogahh

Welcome to first tri. You either will have the runs or not poop for days.

longhurrdontcurr

Dude!

yogahh said:

Welcome to first tri. You either will have the runs or not poop for days.

Dude! That's so me!!! Wtf??? I alternate between not pooping or having the runs! It really sucks!
But I do recommend the prune juice and some prunes to get things moving.... Plus water. Within about 24 hours things should be moving again. I think colace is something good to take every day to keep things moving.

clairemwalker

2 cups of coffee did the trick for me! (Decaf will still work if you are going down the caffiene free route)

cmerribury

I second apple juice. A lot of it. Also, I take two collage every night.

Laur51615

take collace drink prune juice and maybe look into switching to a prenatal that has less iron in it to help you go to the bathroom. Oh and try going for walks to help get things moving along!  Honestly though i struggled with this horribly the whole first 12 weeks of my pregnancy sometimes you just have to wait it out.

megstervt

Warm liquids. I used warm apple juice.

Runrinrin

Miralax is also safe. I am so struggling with this!

michellelbutler1982

Prune juice didn't work for me, BUT eat a hand full of them and you'll be singing a new tune

sarahufl

Colace and coffee.

DragonMom2

Mirilax works wonders... Just drink plenty of water with it

DragonMom2

I just got to thinking... She is going to try all of these and have the explosive poops lol. But at least its poop.

blissylissy86

You can also try adding some magnesium with your prenatal.

ncm1919

My doctor said milk of magnesia is safe. Just be warned...it works, really works. If you feel like you have to go, get yourself to the bathroom. It's hard to find a balance of not going and going too much

xtraumaxqueenx

Skip the colace - your bowels can actually become dependent on that stuff; it's awful. Try Miralax instead, it's not habit forming and actually works to pull water from your body into your colon to soften things up. I'm also a HUGE fan of Trubiotics. If it wasn't for those, I'm not sure I'd ever be able to poop!

kristib1027

yogahh said:

Welcome to first tri. You either will have the runs or not poop for days.

This is all of pregnancy! Trust me, baby number 2 and I'm 39+4. Little bit of dairy helps me go, although it can bring some cramping. We can never win

DrillSergeantCat

xtraumaxqueenx said:

Skip the colace - your bowels can actually become dependent on that stuff; it's awful. Try Miralax instead, it's not habit forming and actually works to pull water from your body into your colon to soften things up. I'm also a HUGE fan of Trubiotics. If it wasn't for those, I'm not sure I'd ever be able to poop!

There's a difference between stool softeners (Colace) and laxatives (Peri-Colace). You cannot become dependent on stool softeners and works the exact same way you describe Miralax as working.

linseyro

Prunes help me and they are gentle! Also, whole fruits (juice lacks the fiber) and vegetables! Going for a long walk helps too. I don't recommend any laxative products since you can become dependent.

PrimRoseMama

MommyOfBabyG said:

I know this is very awkward but I'm desperate. I haven't had a bowel movement in 4 days. I have tried drinking a bunch of water and fruit but nothing is working. I couldn't get a hold of my doctor today. Since it a the weekend they won't be back in the office until monday. I really need some advice to get things... moving again. I have such pains right now.

3-4 tablespoons of olive oil or coconut oil can be very helpful in "greasing" the intestines. Also, try some Colace (without the stimulant). When you do finally get ready to go make sure to lubricate you anus with Vaseline or coconut oil (prevents tears that can be painful and minimizes hemmroids). Also, if you can get a stool to put your feet up. This can make passing stool SO MUCH EASIER on you. Take your time and don't strain. Invest in some latex gloves if you need to help massage the area where the stool is getting ready to exit.

Coconut oil saved my butt (literally) last time in situations like this. Use it liberally. It feels funny when you start but human warmth or rubbing hands together melts it like butter. It will truly save you pain.

PrimRoseMama

Also, strangely a McDonald's quarter-pounder with cheese was the only thing that produced relief for me during my last pregnancy. I craved them, but they also helped me poop. I limited my consumption though, about once a week.

jilligirl16

I get acupuncture 2x a week. One thing I go for is to regulate my bowels. It WORKS. I didn't get acupuncture last time I was pregnant, though. So I'm hoping it will work into this pregnancy. I am nearly 4 weeks and I have not experienced constipation yet.

What I did last time I was pregnant was take Benefiber every day and it worked.

thomasmaynard

Milk of Magnesia works for me... Since I can't stomach coffee these days I had to try something and that's what my doctor recommended. And putting your feet up 8" or so while on the toilet has helped.

Kala_kaie@yahoo.com

Same here. Since I found I was pregnant I was on a high fiber, fruit and lots of water diet. I have not eaten anything bad so diet and hydration won't always help. I use a raised stand at the base of the toilet so that I'm squatting which helps a bit. I've used stool softener but was no help and I also rub my belly clockwise to push things down. After hours of trying I used Dulcolax which got rid of 1.5 lbs of....stuff. But I feel like I'm not even half empty. My next step will be daily exercise, milk of magnesia and prunes beginning today! I'd love to hear more tips. Good luck ladies!

babycakesday

I had this problem to the point were it was hurting. I ended up just eating a ton of prunes and by the end of the day things were happening! I still get constipated often so i just eat some prunes on the daily to hopwfully regulate my bowl movements.

LoganLacey

I want a preggo shirt that says "I pooped today!" Haha

Knottie89306574

Im having the same problem and I didn't want to take meds so I bought dried apricots and prunes and they worked like a charm for me. They tatse horrible but so worth getting rid of the extra pressure!

lindscnn1

Try Fiber One snack products . They come in a bunch of flavors, I personally love the lemon bar and my kids love all of the flavors. Fiber One also makes pretty good cookies. They are perfect for helping things move along and for a sweet tooth. I used to eat them daily.

ShanRum3

I've been trying to add more fiber into my diet for exactly this reason!!! Trying Fiber One bars now, as well as nutri-grain bars. Hoping something helps, soon!!

momto3soonbe4

Have a kebab does the trick for me lol

Glow360

Mirralax mixed in 10oz of prune juice, apple sauce and dried prunes will do the trick

PinkLady2015

Add a probiotic like Pearl that you can pop once a day. I'd skip the greasy fast food meals for right now as they are hard on your digestive system and may make you feel worse. 

michellabanana

I have to poop brag for a second (nothing else to brag about lol). But I have switched to raisin bran and eating a few prunes a day (prune juice is so gross to me!), and I have been going to the bathroom so easily!  Plus I wrap sandwiches in lettuce or cabbage ( cabbage really helps too!). I've never pooped so well (knock on wood)

nativetexan512

I swear by psyllium husks. They make me way more regular and make it easier to go.  https://www.amazon.com/Yerba-Prima-Psyllium-Whole-12-Ounce/dp/B00013YYKS/ref=pd_sim_325_9?ie=UTF8&dpID=51COe2gTwfL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR91,160_&refRID=1A8F6C3YDQAB4G19HFSF

I drink a breakfast smoothie each day, and put a teaspoon to tablespoon in mine. I cannot taste them at all in the smoothie. Be sure to take a small amount to start and then build up to a larger amount, it says this on the bottle. I cannot imagine drinking it straight with water or OJ, but apparently some people do. A well blended smoothie is key for me. Good luck!!

maloneykate

Suppository 

keepfaith9699

Try Miralax... the powder kind that dissolves in liquid.  I tried just a stool softner and had TERRIBLE stomach pains.  My OB said stool softners will do nothing if you are "not going" but miralax will help you go.  You can drink it everyday.  It's been a God-send!!!!

PrimRoseMama

Colace (just the softener) and seriously, kim-chi. Veggies, and I LOVE dates/prunes so I eat those. Squatty potty!! get one and your pooping will become luxurious. Also, if you have a peri bottle you can use warm water to splash your bum and that helps to get things going.

Coffee. Specifically turkish coffee. A very small amount that tastes amazing and holy moly makes you poop. Good luck. I know its miserable!