Constipation.. Again, help!

britglenn9 · September 2013

I know this is brought up often and I've read them. But someone recommended miralax and another person recommended senna, and those are both preg category c, and I'm not comfortable with that. Did anyone's docs say they're safer that a category c implies or does anyone else have any input? I'm getting desperate over here. I take the colace (docusate sodium) and fiber supplements already

FitMamaInProgress · September 2013

I'm refusing to take any medicine but right now I'm on day 5 of nothing and I've had 6 dried prunes, prune juice, an apple, a plum, hot water, lots if water.., I'm scared to get on the scale I'm beyond words bloated it hurts

LolaBelle11 · September 2013

Milk of Magnesia is approved totally safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Take 4 TBS at bed time with a full glass of water, wake up, and enjoy that sweet relief... seriously, the stuff works.

ceh789 · September 2013

I had two large mochas this morning immediately preceding my first decent poo since last Thursday. I figure caffeine is a better option than impacted bowel.

jrw526 · September 2013

Try a probiotic.

lizandmike2012 · September 2013

Milk of mag worked for me...but when I finally had to go I REALLY had to go. Let's just say I was glad I was at home.

southerncharm24 · September 2013

Apples cantaloupe, activia yogurt and colace as needed.

rachbaby1 · September 2013

Fiber any way you can get it - oatmeal, veggie chili, fruit if you can handle it.

cdnmomma · September 2013

Some natural and safe remedies that have been working for me so far (Knock on wood) : Start the day with a warm or hot glass of water. Fibre one cereal daily. And try sitting in a squatting position alternating with standing. Good luck!!

novelblessings · September 2013

I've been eating activia with breakfast every morning. I also try to eat 3-6 prunes a day, fruit, and if it gets bad I drink a glass of Metamucil in the morning and evening.

britglenn9 · September 2013

Thanks guys, these are good. I did try prune juice and a bunch of coffee one day, coffee used to be a sure thing for me! But nothing!! I'm goin to try the milk of mag and maybe some of the fruits you all recommended too. I used to be so regular and go everyday, only going once a week is freaking me out!!!

sopranoali · September 2013

Uncooked tomatoes help me poo :-}

map94612 · September 2013

Milk of mag helped me and my doctor recommended it, so I believe it's known to be pretty safe. Oddly enough, chicken noodle soup seemed to help me. I chalk it up to drinking the warm broth.

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