Constipation

pennynjon · May 2011

Sorry for the gross topic. But I am so bloated. I seriously look 6 months pregnant. People are just automatically congratulating me when they see me, and I am only twelve weeks. I have only been going to the bathroom about two days out of the week. Did anybody have this problem and did you find any tricks to help? I have been eating fruit, drinking lots of water. I don't want to take any medicine. I don't even know if anything is safe.

TeacherVicky · May 2011

I'm sorry - that sucks.

You can take Metamucil or Colace as a fibre supplement to help.

Manderlin923 · May 2011

Lots of water and grape juice helped me.

Try not to strain when you go to the bathroom- you do NOT want a bunch of hemmies. Those suck big time.

I think a little light exercise might help too? I don't know but I'm crossing my fingers I won't get that this time around. It's no fun!

Eris-Alexis · May 2011

Grapes are good at getting things moving. I have used that trick several times when on constipating medicines. Also, Benefiber or Colace would be good, just make sure to increase your water even more.

iluvmylab · May 2011

Watermelon.

MsPegees · May 2011

I take a probiotic daily. It really helps keep things moving and is approved by my midwife. I specifically use jar-dopholis, because it doesn't have to be refrigerated. But any would probably work.

shoefreak85 · May 2011

I completely understand! Have you tried prune juice? My doctor said Miralax was also safe.

Jen98jib · May 2011

Yogurt helps regulate your system if eaten regularly. Also, my I-phone app told me that Kiwi is a natural laxative. I just bought kiwi today so can't tell you if it works yet, but figure it can't hurt.

D&D4Ever7 · May 2011

A combination of fiber (from fruits) and LOTS of water helped me a lot. I eat at least one apple a day or other fruits. I hope you find something that works for you. GL

haziedaze · May 2011

I think if you're miserable you should ask your doctor if they are ok with miralax. It isn't absorbed so it should be safe.You probably need a med to get things going again.

For maintenance, I'm trying to get fiber in whenever I can. My blood counts looked ok, so I also will take adult gummies without iron for a few days instead of my prenatal to give myself a break when things get backed up.

GL! Constipation is no fun!

lalaellac · May 2011

colace and fiber one muffins. i bought some prunes and going to try them as well. GL!

ashleyrsotomayor · May 2011

Ask your doctor, but there are some safe over the counter things you can take. I had horrible constipation in first tri, and being on progesterone didn't help. It went away as soon as I was off the progesterone thankfully. Papaya is a great natural laxative. Drink tons of water, and walking also helps. Feel better!

TeacherVicky · May 2011

Flax is also a natural laxative... you can add flax seed when you are baking, to cereal or to fruit. Maybe even in yogurt.

pennynjon · May 2011

Thanks everyone. I will give some of these tips a try. Hopefully it will be better before I ask my doc. My appt is a week and a half away.

hugs&hissyfits · May 2011

Penny, I feel your pain! Dr C is okay with Miralax and I also take fiber gummies at night. Occasionally I will splurge and mix the Miralax in one cup of coffee and that usually helps. I lived on Miralax with C!

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