I need to poop!

[shellgirl]

Constipation is killing me this pregnancy! I didn't have this with my daughter until the end and even then it wasn't this bad. I'm having a couple days go by without anything and then straining when I finally am able to go the smallest amount. I already drink about a gallon of water a day and eat high fiber, so this is really annoying. I told my doctor yesterday and he really brushed it off and just told me to keep doing what I'm doing and it just happens in pregnancy. Thanks This morning I had a cup of smooth move tea, just ate 10 prunes an hour ago (ick), and a cup of berries. I'm chugging water and really hoping this improves. So far, a whole lot of nothin! I don't really know what else to do Anyone else having this problem?

 

[Cornfieldland]

Yes! I had it bad my last two pregnancies! It's horrible to the point of giving myself enemas. Try Metamucil and or Sodium Docusate which is a stool softener. I was told that is safe during pregnancy. It helped me.

 

[Natasha2605]

Omg I'm suffering with this too this pregnancy. It's awful. I get really hopeful that I'll be able to go properly but am always disappointed.

 

[shellgirl]

Yes! I had it bad my last two pregnancies! It's horrible to the point of giving myself enemas. Try Metamucil and or Sodium Docusate which is a stool softener. I was told that is safe during pregnancy. It helped me.

I will die if I have to give myself an enema! Do you get sodium docusate at the drug store?

 

[Cornfieldland]

Ya it's over the counter, there is also a natural laxative that I got as well that gave overnight relief. It's really terrible to be constipated!

 

[rebeccalouise]

I'm suffering too. Honestly, it's so bad I'm fed up of stomach cramps due to being so bunged up! X

 

[shellgirl]

I'm suffering too. Honestly, it's so bad I'm fed up of stomach cramps due to being so bunged up! X

I know. It's so terrible. Are you doing anything to try to get some relief?

 

[rebeccalouise]

Drinking plenty, eating lots of fruit and fibre. I tried lactalose from my local chemist, but that gave me the runs and a awful cramps! I couldn't decide what was worse, so I stuck with being bunged up in the end! X

 

[skyesmom]

kiwis. first thing in the morning. with a glass of warm water.

 

[Pamarin]

I second the KIWIS. They work!

 

[shellgirl]

The combination of everything I did yesterday definitely worked... a little too much! At least it cleared me out.

I will try the kiwis going forward! I love them, so that sounds a lot better than disgusting prunes

 

[Cornfieldland]

hooray for good bms! Pooping never felt so good

 

[EarthMama]

I am not constipated at all this time...I think it's because the only thing my body really can eat without feeling sick is fruit. I eat mostly fruit

 

[Mdc]

Last resort you could use Milk of Magnesia, but be prepared to stay close to the toilet for a while and it like won't be...ummm...pretty. TMI I know. I would also check with your doc if you go this route because it is really magnesium and you don't want to get too much.

 

[Cornfieldland]

I forgot about milk of magnesia, yes a tablespoon or two and ur on the toilet. I have a long history of constipation, ever since my second son it didn't go away.

 

[AMP1117]

Constipation is killing me this pregnancy! I didn't have this with my daughter until the end and even then it wasn't this bad. I'm having a couple days go by without anything and then straining when I finally am able to go the smallest amount. I already drink about a gallon of water a day and eat high fiber, so this is really annoying. I told my doctor yesterday and he really brushed it off and just told me to keep doing what I'm doing and it just happens in pregnancy. Thanks This morning I had a cup of smooth move tea, just ate 10 prunes an hour ago (ick), and a cup of berries. I'm chugging water and really hoping this improves. So far, a whole lot of nothin! I don't really know what else to do Anyone else having this problem?

Me too! Mega time! Sometimes drinking something hot, like hot coco helps. I started taking Colace which my ob said is safe (stool softener) to get things going.

 

[skyesmom]

to me prunes and water NEVER did the trick. just bloated me beyond means. but the kiwis. oh kiwis. they've never failed me even though i ain't a great fan of them (but like them more than prunes!)

 

[mac1979]

I make a protein smothie in the morning and put flaxseed in it. That seems to "move things along" for me.

 

[busybee98]

I agree with shellgirl. I walked all around a museum yesterday with dd and o did it help! Also water and coffee!

 

[wilson3249]

I've been having a little of an issue with this too! I go a few days without pooping and then it just hits me and I'm like yes this is it I'm gonna go! And only a little happens! I will definitely remember the kiwis!