If u can eat fiber it helps.., frosted mini wheats or prune juices helps, veggies with fiber U can take Metamucil which helps, also u can take collace which is a stool softner. I would try in this order. Make sure u are drinking lots of water.
Look up high fiber foods. Not all fruits and veggies are high in fiber, so find some good ones that you like. One of my favorites is lentil or black bean soup. Fiber supplements like the powdered stuff or fiber gummies can help. Drink all the water. Colace is ok, although some doctors don't like it for a long term solution. Don't take laxatives without discussing with your doctor because some aren't safe for pregnancy.
Tons of pregnant women get constipated. The hormones relax your digestive system so stuff tends to move more slowly and poop rocks can result.
Hey guys!! I feel like I have tried everything until the other day my friend told me kiwi!!! It's a natural laxative! I ate one for breakfast this morning and like 4 hours later normal bathroom "experience". Give it a try!!!
Constipation is for real! Not TMI at all... Heck, I want to sing to the world when I actually am able to go! Thanks for the kiwi tip, will try asking. Was having success with Fiber One bars but today belly decided that was a no-go... Became super naseaus.
Ugh, same here and it's miserable! Lots of water, prunes, kiwi, apples, apple juice and pineapple seem to help. For real though, eat about 5 or 6 prunes...you will have a date with the bathroom soon after. Hope that helps.
Ive tried everything i can stomach, but morning sickness is dictating my diet at the mo. Ive always had problems going though, as i suffer from IBS. Dr told me to take senekot when needed as its natural ingredients, but i would check with your own Dr first, dont just take my advice, everyone is different. Please check before you take lol.
Been there! I bought Bob's Red Mill wheat bran. It is bran made into flakes. You can sprinkle it on yogurt, cereal, soup, etc. It gives an extra boost of fiber.
Also, make sure you are drinking enough water. FYI...if you can't get past the thought of prunes, try eating a plum.
I haven't been able to eat myself. Just water, crackers, and an orange. Every other day I can eat PB&J. I thought why do I have this problem...ahem... constipation... if I'm barely eating anything!! I upped my water intake. Nothing. I forced myself to eat an extra fruit or whole grain. Nothing. I got these breakfast bars called Belvita. The mixed berry soft baked biscuits have 5 grams each. I ate two. nothing. Finally I went to taco bell. Two bean burritos later... )
Re: Anyone having trouble going?
Tons of pregnant women get constipated. The hormones relax your digestive system so stuff tends to move more slowly and poop rocks can result.
Miscarriage 3/15 at 10 weeks
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Been there! I bought Bob's Red Mill wheat bran. It is bran made into flakes. You can sprinkle it on yogurt, cereal, soup, etc. It gives an extra boost of fiber.
Also, make sure you are drinking enough water. FYI...if you can't get past the thought of prunes, try eating a plum.