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Can BFing cause constipation?

jnealetjnealet member
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I've been really constipated since EC was born (which is the exact opposite from when I was pregnant).  At first I thought it was from the surgery but now I'm thinking its from breastfeeding.  Does anyone else have this problem?

And if you do - what are you doing to fight it?  I've been drinking extra water (at least 100 oz a day) and eating more fiber then your average woodchuck and lots and lots of fruit.  But its not working - any other suggestions?

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Re: Can BFing cause constipation?

  • mrs_ross07mrs_ross07
    I have not had that problem, in fact I do better now than I did prior to pregnancy and during my pregnancy.
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  • NoVaIrishNoVaIrish

    I don't BF but have been constipated since before Michael was born.  I seriously haven't been regular in over a year now.  I asked my OB and she said it just happens sometimes so I take Colace everyday and hope for the best.

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  • rowanthefrogrowanthefrog member

    I could see that - BFing is very dehydrating. ?I would say keep drinking water...more if you can.

    I wasn't constipated though once I stopped the pain meds from my C-section.


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  • 611bride05611bride05

    I had the same problem for the first few months at least- probably because BF depletes your water supply.  I would drink as much extra water as possible and I also had to take dulcolax every now and again.

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