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What's worked for you?

JesscanTriJesscanTri
in December 2010 Moms
When it comes to ummmm, constipation. Yep, I thought I missed out on this lovely pregnancy side effect but was wrong. I had constipation issues before getting pregnant and took Miralax which helped out big time. However, it looks like Miralax is a Class B drug, so I don't want to go anywhere near it.

What have you ladies done for constipation?
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  • AndysGrl08AndysGrl08
    My doc recommended Milk of Magnesia. If you take it though, stay close to a bathroom (my docs words of wisdom!).
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  • futureCLJfutureCLJ
    My doc says Miralax is ok. Colace-its a softener, not a laxative. Glycerin suppositories may help you go since you are backed up now. The Colace needs to be taken with lots of water.
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  • JesscanTriJesscanTri

    imagefutureCLJ:
    My doc says Miralax is ok. Colace-its a softener, not a laxative. Glycerin suppositories may help you go since you are backed up now. The Colace needs to be taken with lots of water.

    Oh really? I will call my doctor on Monday. Since Miralax has worked for me in the past, I would like to stick with it. Thanks for letting me know!

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  • KColetteKColette
    For now I would drink lots of water and even some gatorade.  In my experience I was dehydrated, so this helped. Also, get some more fiber into your diet.  That should help until, and even when you find something to jumpstart your sytem again!  :)
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  • SonadoraSonadora member
    A piping glass of hot cocoa gets me going every time.
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  • sil222sil222
    I've been dealing with the issue as well, my doctor said coalace and fiber.  i found these gum drop fiber supplements i've been taking along with increasing my water and that means to have kept me regular.
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  • minimonstersmumminimonstersmum
    I take colace... it's been working just fine til I got sick and didn't need it bc my bowels decided to work whenever they wanted :(
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  • lrn327lrn327 member
    My OB asks that I try prunes or prune juice first and the colace or metamucil if needed.   Some people also have luck with a few kiwis or even almonds.
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  • JesscanTriJesscanTri
    Thanks ladies!! I am going to try some of the simple remedies that you guys posted. :-)
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  • cc605cc605
    I like to take metamucil...sadly I actually think it tastes pretty good. Must be a weirdo pregnant thing.
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  • Tamzin418Tamzin418
    Honestly, I've been doing pretty well by eating good old prunes and drinking lots of water.  My doc told me to bring Colace on this business trip coming up since I won't eating my usual healthy food.  I'm still bringing a big bag of individually wrapped prunes hoping I won't need the meds, though.
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