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Feeling backed up...

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This is my first time being pregnant. I'm just over 5 weeks but I feel so gassy,bloated and, frankly, like I need to poop! Does anyone know if miralax is okay to take? And if not what do you suggest? (I already take fiber)
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    JuneBug0611JuneBug0611 member
    My OB said it is fine to take a stool softener but he recommends starting with Metamucil for a more natural approach. If you're already maxed out on the fiber you can probably move on to a stool softener... but, of course, check with your own OB to be safe!


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    Thank you both!! I'll have to try that out. I honestly totally forgot about stool softener haha
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    dos00dos00 member
    My doctor recommended Metamucil. Its safe to take daily but I still feel gaseous and bloated. But I do have bowel movements at least once a day.
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    tereseg13tereseg13 member
    Metamucil is a life saver!! Prenatal vitamins are a culprit to constipation. Nothing with senna!!
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    RahxyRahxy member
    My doc recommended Milk of Magnesia and Colace, along with Metamucil.. MoM knocks it out quick for me, but it makes me pretty crampy...and I mean it REALLY knocks it out quick for me, so if you want something more gentle, Metamucil is usually pretty great! I imagine it's different for everyone, though. But those are the ones my OB recommended for me! Good luck!
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    Girl....screw miralax and other chemicals. Eat guava. It is a natural laxative. Perfectly healthy. I have been eating guava each day every day and besides the superpowers of a super fruit....you also get to go!!!! :-)
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