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Advice on Constipation

annashafannashaf member
in May 2022 Moms
Hello! This is my third babe and I’m hardly 5 weeks pregnant and already having “poo problems”. With my first, I’d take a shot of prune juice in the morning from like 28 weeks on. Didn’t mind it. My second I started that at like 18 weeks. And started HATING prune juice around 20 weeks…This is foolishly early. Any other alternatives to help me out?
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Re: Advice on Constipation

  • fifilala516fifilala516 member
    *lurking from January 2022*

    I have severe constipation even when I am not pregnant...woo boy. Miralax really works but you have to go easy on it because it can have the opposite effect after a while (at least it did for me). Of course, lots of fiber and water help (which I can never seem to do) but Colace really seemed to have done the trick for me. Good luck!
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  • milagronumero3milagronumero3 member
    Liquid calcium/magnesium works great for me. I use Bluebonnet brand, and I also like the taste, kinda like sweettarts. Good luck!
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  • wisewitch222wisewitch222 member
    Lurking from TTGP. Definitely dried apricots. They do the same as the prune juice, but they’re like a delicious snack or side with lunch. I eventually needed Colace with both my pregnancies, but dried apricots work for the most part.
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  • annashafannashaf member
    Thanks! I’ll definitely try apricots!
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  • abmom21abmom21 member
    Anything high in fiber! Most fruits that start with a P will get things moving. Peaches and Plums are the faves in my house. Increase your water intake, and move more. Adding in a couple walks a day, or light exercise can help. We make these drinks called "master blasters." Mix WARM prune juice with sprite. Warm foods are easier on the intestines and can help too. Consult with your doc, but Colace works for me too
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  • bumphibumphi member
    abmom21 said:
    Anything high in fiber! Most fruits that start with a P will get things moving. Peaches and Plums are the faves in my house. Increase your water intake, and move more. Adding in a couple walks a day, or light exercise can help. We make these drinks called "master blasters." Mix WARM prune juice with sprite. Warm foods are easier on the intestines and can help too. Consult with your doc, but Colace works for me too
    I personally agree with this!
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  • newbiemama22newbiemama22 member
    Same here! I’ve been trying to eat more fiber but my doctor told me to try a stool softener Colace. Just started yesterday, hoping it helps! 
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