constipation! tmi, sorry.

babybxo · March 2015

I was already irregular prior to getting pregnant and my prenatals are binding me up even more now. I'm having sharp pain and am super super bloated. I had my first appointment on tuesday and my doctor approved me to take miralax because I was using it prior to pregnancy and finally starting to become a little more regular; I stopped as soon as I found out/until my appointment to be sure it was safe to use. on top of now taking that I've tried prune juice, lots of water, etc. and still nothing! I haven't taken the miralax today because if it's not going to work I'd rather not continue putting it into my body. any advice?

lgt22 · March 2015

I'm constipated too. These days I'm excited to poop or pass gas because I'm finally getting it out of my system (there's some tmi back at ya

Danielleag30 · March 2015

I am with you. I used to poo very regularly. When I first started taking the prenatals it got even more regular to almost the same time everyday (and more solid, tmi I'm sorry). Now for the past 3 days I've been very constipated and gassy to the point it hurts.

This is so awkward to talk about to anyone. I'm glad you posted something.

belicias · March 2015

I'm feeling the same way. It's too the puny where I celebrate if I can pass gas successful. All SO can do is laugh and shake his head. Better out than in! Lol

belicias · March 2015

*point

lexsalinas08 · March 2015

Yes! I agree with y'all! I use to poop everyday and now I'm at a stand still or just poop deer nuggets. (Sorry tmi) I started to try these fiber gummies that have seemed to help with the bloat and lots of water. I am just starting off with only one gummy due too not wanting to go over board. The gummies are good bought them at Walmart. Just something for y'all to try.

smiles325 · March 2015

I'm glad I'm not alone! Not that I wish this on anyone... I have been in so much pain the past few days. I feel like my stomach is going to explode there's so much pressure! Everything I eat just makes it worse. I woke up in the middle of the night last night being in sooo much pain, I was able to make myself go to the bathroom but it was almost like my body forgot how, and like I was numb. (TMI, sorry!)

I read that it's the increase of progesterone that helps our ligaments and body stretch out and get ready to hold the baby, that it makes our intestines and esophagus loosen up, too. Causing bloat/constipation and acid reflux/heartburn.

Hopefully this will only be the first lite bit!

sla626 · March 2015

Just wait until after the c section if you have one, the pain pills make you so constipated you don't even want to know what I had tondo to get things going again. Ugh The horror!

amandaruney · March 2015

Same here. The sharp pains are the worst! Apple juice helps me a bit.

sla626 · March 2015

I remember my first pregnancy the gas pain got so bad I thought labor started lol

Kanne0729 · March 2015

Yep .. constipation sucks. Try taking a prenatal vitamin without iron and see if that helps. I have always taken Colace while pregnant and it has helped a ton. Eating more fiber and drinking plenty of fluids may help as well. I feel ya though, it's the worst when you're constipated and miserable and just cannot go.

cbg1801 · March 2015

I switched to Rainbow Light One and rainbow light DHA prenatal vitamins they are plant based and keep me regular

total difference from the standard vitamins

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