The constipation is about to kill me.

KacieLeigh · January 2009

I even tried eating Mexican tonight....to no avail. UUUUUGGGHHH!

zeesbride · January 2009

NO JOKE!!! I bought fig newtons and a HUGE bottle of water....hoping to move it a little!

purpletulip · January 2009

Oh no! Have you tried rubbing/lightly massaging your stomach?

I haven't had any such issues yet. Maybe it's the Stomach Ease tea I've been drinking for the nausea...

zeesbride · January 2009

Mine just hit last night/today in a HUGE way! I am 7w0d...something to look forward to ...LOL

chefs_baby · January 2009

Try eating some carrots. Seriously, carrots are like my wonder drug. I eat a few baby carrots and within a hour or two I am in the bathroom!

zoieglow · January 2009

Coffee helps.

zeesbride · January 2009

I will try the carrots...thats a new one!

As for the coffee...I am trying to weigh the pros and cons against the constipation to the heartburn the coffee will give me...ugh!!

chefs_baby · January 2009

zeesbride:

I will try the carrots...thats a new one!

As for the coffee...I am trying to weigh the pros and cons against the constipation to the heartburn the coffee will give me...ugh!!

Its the fiber in the carrots that really helps and they taste good too!!. I can't stand coffee, so that is a no go for me..

rouge411 · January 2009

Try Activia... my doctor also told me in 1st tri that I could take fiber pills!

vehix · January 2009

AMEN to that. Granola has been helping also.

tboneangel87 · January 2009

My trick is tons of water and Fiber One crackers or cereal.

meg1974 · January 2009

Try Fiber One bars or cereal.

mama2b2008 · January 2009

I seem to have finally gotten this problem under control - bran flakes in the morning and tons of water throughout the day.

annibes · January 2009

I overate on the triscuits last night and this morning, BAM. For the first time in a month I was in and out of the bathroom in 5 minutes! Go Triscuits!

DebbieMc · January 2009

I eat bran cereal in the morning, drink plumsmart juice, and take Konsyl everyday. I'm just getting a little better. Who knew having a normal poop could make someone soooooo happy. lol

dnewton · January 2009

have you tried the Danactive cheeses? ?i hate eating yogurt and have been eating them and they really helped me. ?

hope you find some relief soon!?

collinjenn · January 2009

May sound weird, but a brisk 45 minute walk on the treadmill seems to keep me "moving".

Kristri07 · January 2009

I was just thinking that... does the constipation end? Is that something I can look forward to?

thoman · January 2009

Carrots have been my saving grace! I eat about 3 large carrots a day and so far I am still not having problems!

curvgirl · January 2009

I have the opposite problem, I go about 2 times over a 3 hr period in the morning then the rest of the day I don't.

danaann78 · January 2009

Raisin Bran has been my best friend.

OutLawless · January 2009

An oatmeal cream pie and a glass of apple juice. Its magical.

MELISSAGUACH · January 2009

I just got off the phone with my Dr. because I am experiencing the same problem for the first time in my life. she said to eat MORE fruits and veggies, avoid cheese (OUCH! one of my favs) and that it was safe to take Metamucil, Colace or fiber pills for now. I'll give it a try and hopefully something will work!

Link41208 · January 2009

I have gone everyday since BFP until a few days ago when I swapped my breakfast from grape nuts/ cracklin oat bran to PB toast. Now I haven't been in 3 days so I am swapping back to my reliable breakfast. So far today I have had Fiber One Cereal and a Fiber One Bar.

seaturtle19 · January 2009

my girlfriend told me that when she had this problem during pg- she would sprinkle flax seed over foods and it really helped

emilyj67 · January 2009

Taking probiotics (available at Whole Foods etc) works wonders -- keeps the system going. The thing about preg is that the hormones slow down the "action" part of our intestines -- so that food stays in the system longer, thus getting more nutrients to the babe (cool!); probiotics both add to the healthy environment of the digestive tract and also help the system stay in action. FWIW.

KelliSims · January 2009

that is the worst! . I'm having Activia everyday and my prenatals PRIMACARE has a stole softner. Also, drinking one cup of mild green tea each day seems to settle my stomach.

MelTaylor · January 2009

I had the same problem...I was actually planning on taking some medicne for it but then I started eating more bran for breakfast and that completely did the trick. I'm not completely into bran but it makes it so much more enjoyable knowing that it's actually helping your body. Good luck!

slhall730 · January 2009

My fish oil pills have helped. Also, I notice I go more when I drink only water.

deb2126 · January 2009

I have tried everything, from eating tons of fruit every day, drinking water non-stop, taking fiber (make sure you drink tons or it can actually make you more constipated!), to...well, I've pretty much tried everything. The m/s med I'm on makes it worse than normal. Wish I could give you some tips but not much has helped me. Hang in there...just remember the little baby in your belly is worth the constipation, m/s, cramps and all the fun stuff to come!

laurel_l · January 2009

I don't have very hopeful news, but here is what has started to work for me. ?I drink 10+ cups of water a day, including some hot water with fresh lemon (supposed to help), eat fiber-filled cereal, take a dose of Benefiber with calcium, fish oil, prunes, prune juice, kiwis (also supposed to help!), lots of apples and other high fiber fruits / vegs, high fiber bread and now just added in with the okay from my doctor a twice daily stool softener (docusate 100 mg tab), laxative tab every three days or so, and (so gross!) an enema if desperate. ?Almost 11 weeks and no signs of improvement . . . here's hoping for a better second tri! ?Good luck!

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