Also, strangely a McDonald's quarter-pounder with cheese was the only thing that produced relief for me during my last pregnancy. I craved them, but they also helped me poop. I limited my consumption though, about once a week.
This. I craved them all pregnancy and had one about once a week and man did they help me poop.
My OB told me to switch to the Gummy Prenatals, since they don't have Iron in them. (my Iron is good so I don't need to worry about having the extra from the Prenatal) It has helped somewhat!
I have the opposite problem. Prior to being pregnant, I always had constipation issues. Now it's clockwork every day and much looser - not complaining. However, I find that mild senna laxative does help with constipation - and I checked with my doctor who said it is safe in pregnancy up to 30 weeks, after that it can induce labour in high doses because of the cramping it gives, but prior to, it's perfectly safe in low doses. Start with the tiniest dose maybe half a tablet, and see if it works, if not, try going a bit higher. Good luck, I know how awful it can be!
Me: 35 year old FTM, a busy city banker living in London, and a constant worrier. My DH: French guy, car fanatic, best husband ever. Our baby boy: Due on 17 April, currently 37 weeks. I can't believe it - I made it to full term!!!! Last measurement: 3150 gs at 37+1! This is going to be a big baby
Re: I haven't pooped in 4 days...
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EDD 5/1/17
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TTC: 2/3/2016 (Me: 31yrs DH: 35yrs)
BFP: 4/10/2016
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However, I find that mild senna laxative does help with constipation - and I checked with my doctor who said it is safe in pregnancy up to 30 weeks, after that it can induce labour in high doses because of the cramping it gives, but prior to, it's perfectly safe in low doses. Start with the tiniest dose maybe half a tablet, and see if it works, if not, try going a bit higher. Good luck, I know how awful it can be!
My DH: French guy, car fanatic, best husband ever.
Our baby boy: Due on 17 April, currently 37 weeks. I can't believe it - I made it to full term!!!!
Last measurement: 3150 gs at 37+1! This is going to be a big baby