TMI question re: poop

JBSugar

I know constipation is normal for pregnancy but I've been going regularly.  The PNV I'm taking has a stool softenener in it to help.  The last few days when I've gone it seriously feels like what I imagine labor will be like.  They are SO hard and it hurts so bad.  I like work up a sweat trying to get them out.  Gross and TMI, I know.  Sorry.
Do you think I'm not getting enough water?  Am I eating the wrong foods?  I'll ask the doctor on Thursday but what are your thoughts?

avann

I'm not sure what the problem is but I have the same issue.  A few days ago it hurt so bad I got light headed and nauseous and had to lay down.  I was also thinking that this must be how labor feels.  I've been drinking a lot of water and trying to eat high fiber foods but I think it just has to do with the horomones in your body.  Good luck!

TxJen1972

I have never been constipated in my entire life before now.  It is miserable!  I bet I have gone less than 10 times since finding out I was pg.  I drink lots of water, eat high fiber foods, add in benefiber, eat prunes, take stool softeners...none of it seems to make a difference.  Ugh...so miserable!

desabean

I think more water and more fiber can help-- but from what I understand, it is just one of the symptoms you really just have to deal with.  Supposedly it is worst in the 1st and 3rd tris and you get some relief during the 2nd tri.

 

Jen&John2005

I've been regular for the most part but had a bad patch between weeks 9 and 10.  The only thing that helped me (I already drink water like a fish and get plenty of fiber) was milk of magnesia.

Norah

It happens. A few days ago I was *thisclose* from calling the dr because I couldn't go and I was panicking. Eat high fiber foods and drink water like pp said; also avoid things binding like cheese or chocolate -SO hard for me