Una Mierda Suave

RedMar

Aka "A soft shit". Sooo I'm one of the few who hasn't had their babe yet and am wondering what you used for a stool softener. I went to Target today and the pharmacist said to eat a lot of prunes (not a big fan) to loosen things up as they're safe while breast feeding. I'm more interested in Dulcolax or Ex-lax (or a shit-ton of coffee) bc they've worked wonders in the past. Were you given softeners at the hospital similar to these or prescribed some that are considered "safe"?

tbmadeamistake

I was told colace.

emfoxc

You could try larabars as a way to disguise eating dates, which seem to work similarly to prunes, and get that labor rolling!

temursgirl

My doc said Dulcolax suppositories are safe, however I've tried twice during pregnancy and they haven't really worked for me.

iris427

Colace is safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding.  Trust me, you want to take it.  

b48kate

So, I am an RN and plan on using the exact same "adult bowel protocol" that we use in the hospital for post operative patients.

First morning: colace/docusate oral combo pill (will repeat in PM if needed)

Second Morning: colace/docusate pill plus biscodyl (dulcolax) suppository (repeat in PM if needed)

Third morning: colace/docusate pill plus biscodyl (dulcolax) suppository, will call my care provider and ask for lactulose solution (prescription only) to be taken by mouth (repeat in PM if needed)

Of course, if at any time I have a BM I will just go back to "Day One". I also plan on continuing to take my daily fiber supplements and lactobacillus. Will do daily prune juice as well.

Wow, I have definitely overthought this! I just HATE being backed up.

MrsCase1

@InternationalKate I wish I had known about the suppositories. Nobody ever mentioned it to me. Being backed up is one thing, injured is another. Wish I had you for my nurse with my son! I already got my Kristalose powder ready to go!

Dharmatron

My OB allowed Miralax. I found it very helpful.

babygabe614

My OB said basically any stool softener was fine (I have been taking a generic OTC one daily since 1st tri) but to avoid laxatives. I also drink a shit ton of water and take fiber supplements, magnesium, and try to get a lot of fiber from my diet as well.

b48kate

MrsCase1 said:

@InternationalKate I wish I had known about the suppositories. Nobody ever mentioned it to me. Being backed up is one thing, injured is another. Wish I had you for my nurse with my son! I already got my Kristalose powder ready to go!

Thanks Hun...sometimes you just gotta attack the problem "from both sides"...

RedMar

@Lilygrace48‌ - 50mg or 100mg Colace?

tbmadeamistake

@RedMar‌ i take 50, though by choice, not by doc orders. They didn't mention a dose, just to start with two pills and work my way up as needed. I react strongly to most meds, so I bought the smallest dose and started there.