Postnatal constipation!! (sorry tmi)

[baileybubs]

Ok so I havent had it for long as my baby is only a week old and I have managed to go once or twice so there are no major problems, but the combo of iron tablets and dihydracodeine are seriously bunging me up and wondering if anyone has any good remedies. I'm already taking lactulose but it doesnt seem to be helping.

 

[WholeHeart]

I used prunes or prune juice a couple of times.... Fresh grapefruit, but that can give you a brief bout of diarrhea, which probably isn't what you're looking for.... Multiple servings of Cheerios cereal? That usually works really well for me, but I don't know if they sell it where you are. Try oatmeal.

 

[baileybubs]

Thanks, I actually have some grapefruit in so I'll try that first! Not so keen on prunes but if all else fails they are worth a go!!