Originally Posted by Tawn

Hiya! Just wanted to let you know I sympathize with the constipation--last week was really bad for me but I focused on eating almost entirely fruit & veg, as well as drinking an insane amount of water and things seem to be moving a bit better this weekend.

I also read that green tea helps, so I started having one glass in the morning a few days back, but not sure if that made any difference.

How far along are you? I see you are in (slash close) to Ipswich! We live in Ipswich too! This is my first as well and I am about 4weeks+6days! Fun to see another bump buddy so close by

Originally Posted by Heather1

I have to agree with Jelebi. However I do not "juice", I actually emulsify my morning vegetables and fruits to keep the important roughage and fiber in the drink. It's like drinking a giant salad. My doc was super pleased that I do this too.

I usually add lots of greens like kale, spinach, chard, etc. Then add colorful veggies like carrots, beets, broccoli (or whatever I have that isn't too strong of a flavor like peppers or onions) then I add a small apple or banana and a handful of frozen berries (they make the drink cold and cut the "earthy" flavor). It looks disgusting, like pond scum, but tastes good and goes down easy. Plus, it makes it easier to "go" within hours (sometimes minutes) of drinking it!!

Constipation has been a huge issue for me so far and getting raw, fresh vegetables first thing in the morning is incredibly helpful and *seems* to be better for your pregnancy than drinking coffee, taking stool softeners or laxatives. It's a little inconvenient, but I recommend trying it a few days a week and see if it helps. If you don't have an emulsifier or a juicer, try just doing fruit/veg smoothies in your blender with a little low-fat yogurt. Good luck!!

Originally Posted by Monalissa

Prunes worked for me the other night, but since then they've done nothing but make gassy and bloated. I just got off the phone with the nurse at my OBGYN and she said to drink plenty of water, eat a lot of fruit (not just high fiber fruit like prunes) and said I could take Colace. In the long run, I'd like to try a more natural approach (eating foods that will help) but for tonight I am getting some colace. It's been over 3 days and I can't take it anymore!

Originally Posted by purple2012

Hi Monalissa, I was the same as you I coudn't take it anymore, but thanks to the advice of Heather1 and Flip flop, I am now going each day. Heather1s fruit and vegetable blended drinks are great, do follow her advice though and add banana and raspberry, this morning's was much nicer than my first attempt!!

Hope you get it moving again!