Awkward! Pregnancy constipation - any suggestions?

[RandaPanda]

Hi girls!
A bit embarrassing, but as the title states, does anyone have any ideas for how to relieve constipation? The bloat I have is getting ridiculous, and nothing is helping. TMI, but I've had some gas, but can't properly go for about 5 days now....ugh, so uncomfortable!

 

[VickyLou]

I have been the same for 2 days. A coffee first thing usually helps he. I know we are not supposed to drink it but a small one in the morning really does help. Not the last 2 mornings though.

My friend recommended water with brown sugar, yuk!! Sounds disgusting though, I just can't bring myself to try it. And prune juice is meant to be really good? Again never tried it.

 

[UnderPressure]

I take Konsyl fiber when I get bad. It was on my list of things from the dr that are ok.

 

[PhotoPassion]

I've found that a little bit of exercise, even just walking for a half an hour or so, really seems to help me more than anything else. Well, coffee does always help too

 

[Kezzybear]

I've been pretty good bowel wise but I've had bad gas. I live in oz and we have tablets called de-gas, they have been a life saver!!! The pharmacist told me that fibre powders are good for one week but then after that can actually make you more blocked up. So she didn't recommend it. I hope you find something!! Ah the joys of pregnancy! Lol

 

[Mushymilkfor2]

My doctor told me that if I get constipated I need to drink more water and eat more fiber.

Walking and exercise does help as well.

 

[kel21]

My dr told me to take magnesium pills! And it works! When I remember to take one or two the night before I actually "go" the next morning. The amount of magnesium I take does not seem to affect how much I go.

 

[CastawayBride]

I walk a mile and a half every other day and drink tons of water...I am either constipated or diarhea! Lol it's just something we deal with!!

I do feel better staying active and eating yogurt...I seem to get some reprieve from that!

 

[Mrs Dragonfly]

Also looking for relief! My dr suggested magnesium/calcium supplements but I'm awful at taking them lol. I'm drinking more water and trying to keep track of the foods I eat to make sure they have fiber. Prune juice helped me pre pregnancy, but hasn't helped since.

 

[Lilbean2]

I've had same problem past two weeks, like the poop is putting pressure on my back I feel like I need to go but don't, I've been eating a lot of grapes and drinking peppermint tea, it's helped a bit

 

[PumpkinBump]

You can take Colace extra strength.

 

[harlantr1]

I have it soooo bad. Fiber gummies (2 a day), Kashi cereal for breakfast, and 2 Colace pills when needed do the trick for me. It's miserable so I feel your pain! Good luck.

 

[Brightxeyes]

I did buy this powdered drink that I was going to use incase it got bad, it says it's safe for pregnancy, from the chemist aisle in my supermarket.

Coffee helps. I tend to eat a lot of soup when I feel too constipated but I'm still hungry! Warm liquids tend to generally help me.

Maybe for a bit of relief from gas, kneel on all fours with your bum higher in the air. Or lie on your left side, apparently that is a good side to lie on and your digestive system will still run smoothly??

 

[Serenyx]

Lactulose is what is recommended by my doctor if you are suffering from constipation during pregnancy.

 

[RcdM]

It's so weird, when I was pregnant with my dd I was super constipated in the first tri, I mean I'd go for 2 weeks without going! Gross I know! But then the second tri hit and I swear I was SO regular it was amazing! Like much more regular than ever before, I was going everyday like clockwork and it was great. I expected the same with this pregnancy but it's not happening! I think I need to exercise a little more too, I used to go for walks around the building on my lunch break but I'm in Phoenix AZ and now it's like 110 so no thank you lol.

 

[Elodie]

Water, water, and more water! I drink 3-4L per day (granted I'm in the loo every 15 mins but I work from home so it's fine). Also a glass of prune juice a day, that geriatric favourite!
If you can't stomach that much water, add a bit of lime cordial or orange juice.
I've done this through my whole pregnancy and never had a problem, I'm 21 weeks now.

 

[CastawayBride]

Water, water, and more water! I drink 3-4L per day (granted I'm in the loo every 15 mins but I work from home so it's fine). Also a glass of prune juice a day, that geriatric favourite!
If you can't stomach that much water, add a bit of lime cordial or orange juice.
I've done this through my whole pregnancy and never had a problem, I'm 21 weeks now.

I drink the same and still can grt constipated. I think everyone's system process differently...I sometimes wish for diarhea. Lol

 

[RandaPanda]

Thanks ladies! So many good suggestions!

I actually do drink A LOT of water every day, but like the previous poster, I'm still having a problem. I've also tried a fibre supplement recently, and last night, I drank 2 huge cups of hot water with lemon...still nothing!

I'm living in a developing part of China at the moment, so can't get my hands on any of the usual pharmacy stuff I could get back home. But I am going to start my day with a coffee today, get some exercise in, eat a bunch of fruit, and I'm sending DH to the little import market to see if they have any prune juice. Hoping today is the day!! And I hope anyone else who's in the same boat as me also gets some relief!

 

[RandaPanda]

Lol, update for those who care to know ...I had just sent DH out for prune juice this morning, and FINALLY had some success in the bathroom! I guess I just needed him out of the house It seems the hot water with lemon did the trick!!!

 

[Mrs Dragonfly]

I'll have to try this lemon water! I'm working on snacking on prunes and prune juice today. Glad you found some relief!