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Constipation ! Helppp!!

FitMamaInProgressFitMamaInProgress member
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I've tried prunes and chia seeds. I eat very clean/healthy and I'm up 4 lbs this morning but I know it's bc I can't go to the bathroom!!!!

I'm going to try a smoothie with chia seeds, yogurt, banana and mango....

There was a post on this but I can't find it!
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Re: Constipation ! Helppp!!

  • MormonMrs1218MormonMrs1218 member
    My midwife told me yesterday, "Colace is your friend!" As long as it doesn't have any added stimulant laxatives, stool softeners are okay. I drink Plum Smart, it's a plum/prune blend. Kefir is also good, it's like a yogurt smoothie. I hope this helps you!
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    FitMamaInProgress said:
    I've tried prunes and chia seeds. I eat very clean/healthy and I'm up 4 lbs this morning but I know it's bc I can't go to the bathroom!!!! I'm going to try a smoothie with chia seeds, yogurt, banana and mango.... There was a post on this but I can't find it!

    Banana's are typically a binding agent.  When my DS gets diaherria the doctor tells me to give him bananas and apples.  I would say Colace is your best bet for safe and fast relief.
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  • Avion22Avion22 member
    Drink lots of water?
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  • HolljadeHolljade member
    Are you open to fiber one bars? They really helped me last time around, like within an hour it worked... they aren't "clean" though...
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  • MormonMrs1218MormonMrs1218 member
    Fiber One bars have chicory in them, which can cause bleeding. I had to give up my coffee substitute for the same reason. Be careful with those!
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  • avigailandcharlieavigailandcharlie member
    Milk of Magnesia worked for me and miralax didn't. Doc said both are safe.
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  • kahlan82kahlan82 member
    Daily- 2 Colaces and 3tsp. of Metamucil .....that's what I have been in this pregnancy

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  • RedPeppahRedPeppah member
    I switched from my Zofran to Reglan. That made 100% difference since the Zofran (although my fav over the two) was the cause.
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  • PamelacakePamelacake member
    With my first pregnancy my iron was low and caused this so I had to take iron supplements. Mirilax also helped. PP's have lots of great suggestions. GL (=
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  • laurenann89laurenann89 member
    Drink water and then drink some more. Also, I have found that oatmeal really helps me :)
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  • radiohd18radiohd18 member

    I've always had more fiber luck with spinach and dark cherries.

    I also like fiber one bars- and fiber one original bran cereal.

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  • JerseyBellaJerseyBella member
    I have added Vitafusion prenatal support calcium and fiber gummies to may daily vitamins and that has helped a lot with day to day constipation. I use Colace when it gets bad



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  • ave1012ave1012 member
    I had this issue with my first pregnancy, took Colace almost the whole time. I would also put Benefiber in my juice to give me fiber.
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  • maisa1184maisa1184 member
    My coworker said to drink a few glasses of "hot as you can comfortably drink" water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.  The first morning I felt a little relief.  Today was much more successful.  I'm also taking colace every night and increasing my fiber intake.  Good luck!
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  • FitMamaInProgressFitMamaInProgress member
    Thanks all. I'm electing to steer clear of any meds unless I really need. And fiber one has gluten in it (I'm allergic). Buttttt water water water it is.
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