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hina saeed

What for pregnancy constipation?

Hey guys,
I'm 6 weeks pregnant today and i'm having constipation so bad.

I've not go to the bathroom since 4 days now! and i feel so bad because i dont get hungry at all and i'm bloated so much it looks like i'm 4 months pregnant already!!!

I'm drinking 8 glasses of water everyday and i'm eating non fat milk one cup a day also i'm drinking green smoothie as well which has alot of fiber in it.

I asked to my doctor she told me that i can drink prune juice and i drunk it 3 times and then i went to the bathroom still after few days. I'm scared of drinking too much of prune juice because after my trip to the bathroom i felt little cramping in the uterus....i'm wondering if it was normal or what?

One of my friend when she was pregnant her's doctor gave her a lexative tablet. Is it safe to take any lexative tablet while pregnant?

If yes what tablet is safe to take?
What did you guys do when had constipation in pregnancy?
Please help.

5 Answers • 9 years ago

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member

Traditional (stimulant) laxatives are generally not safe. You can take Colace or Miralax, which are stool softeners and can help. GL!

9 years ago

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waitinginline

Can you get Senokot? It's meant to be natural and gentle. I've taken it before pregnancy, worked well! But you should ask a doctor anyway. Senokot site says it's safe in pregnancy, but advises you to talk to doc.

9 years ago

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member

Drink enough water, consume lots of fruits and vegetables, berries, high fiber foods, whole grains. Make sure you get the proper amount of magnesium, stay active with light exercise, diamotaceous earth can help with any digestive problem and is safe during pregnancy. Omega 3 fatty acids like fishoil are an excellent way to relive constipation. I would avoid flax oil as there is a link to miscarriage. Best wishes and the Lord's blessings.

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DanaB1019

You can take bulk forming Psyllium Fiber like Metamucil. It's the only thing that's helped me so far and is considered safe for pregnancy as it is a seed and never enters your blood stream.