They've gone from 3-4 times a week to once a week, even if I am eating more including more fiber and meat. I don't feel bad as a result but I was wondering if one bowel movement a week is healthy for anyone let alone a pregnant woman.
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They've gone from 3-4 times a week to once a week, even if I am eating more including more fiber and meat. I don't feel bad as a result but I was wondering if one bowel movement a week is healthy for anyone let alone a pregnant woman.
Thanks.
Hmmm that doesn't sound real great to me either. Maybe if you drink more water it will help. I would mention it to your obgyn at the next appointment...
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A lot of women get stopped up because of the high level of iron in prenatal vitamins. Some vitamins even come with a stool softner these days in order to help that. Taking milk of magnesia should help if you are having any problems.
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This is always an issue for me with pregnancy (if fact, this is how I knew I was pg this time). LOTS and LOTS of water - then MORE water. Also, I started eating bran flakes for breakfast (yuck). They seemed to help.
Ask your doctor about changing prenatals, that may be it. I know mine isn't caused by the vitamins because it started before I was one them.
Have you given up caffeine?
Ask your doctor about changing prenatals, that may be it. I know mine isn't caused by the vitamins because it started before I was one them.
Have you given up caffeine?
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Except for the caffiene left over in decaf I'm caffiene free.
I drink lots and lots of water, I pee a lot but it hasn't helpped the bowel movements.
I drink lots and lots of water, I pee a lot but it hasn't helpped the bowel movements.
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Savedthroughfaith
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I was gonna say, if you're okay with caffeine, try the old cup of coffee routine.....
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Apple juice used to help I tried it, I went just as often but it was looser.
I see my doctor tomorrow I'll ask him then.
I see my doctor tomorrow I'll ask him then.
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A poster on babycenter once mentioned her doctor suggested metamucil or something like that.....
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I had this problem and prune juice (4oz) diluted 1/2 and 1/2 with water cleared up my problems. It's a pretty quick fix for me (a couple hours) so I'd recommend taking it in the AM if you don't work so you have the house to yourself.. or in the PM so you dont' have to worry at work if your working.
Psyillium husk is a natrual fiber (found in metamucil or similar products) that will help. Don't take a stool softner or other "drugs" with out talking to a dr. or pharmacist who knows you are pregnant and how far along you are.
Hope all works out for you... also.. hope this isn't TMI, but don't "push" if you can help it when having a bm. That will lead to hemmorides or rectal bleeding (possibly both) in a heart beat.
Psyillium husk is a natrual fiber (found in metamucil or similar products) that will help. Don't take a stool softner or other "drugs" with out talking to a dr. or pharmacist who knows you are pregnant and how far along you are.
Hope all works out for you... also.. hope this isn't TMI, but don't "push" if you can help it when having a bm. That will lead to hemmorides or rectal bleeding (possibly both) in a heart beat.
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I tried prune juice, apple juice, fibre...finally yesterday with the pain so bad we went on a walmart run for that chalky white stuff. Hopefully I won't have to use it that often but it was very painful.
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You can buy pills that are stool softeners I believe... i think they are over the counter, but I am not sure....
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I've found that I have to have a bowl of fibre rich cereal in the morning and in the evening so I won't be constipated. Last week I switched cereal to normal cornflakes and oh gosh did I suffer, back on the high fibre stuff now.
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I don't think it is a good idea to overdo the fibre when you are pregnant. Your bowels are sluggish in pregnancy for a reason - it's natural. The muscles are much more relaxed, like other muscles in your body. Loading up with fibre is not going to stimulate them any more - but it can give you indigestion, stomachache and thirst, as it sits around in your gut.
I think it is best just to eat a normal healthy diet - which will include a reasonable amount of fibre anyway. If you are worried about constipation, then more water is probably the most comfortable option.
I think it is best just to eat a normal healthy diet - which will include a reasonable amount of fibre anyway. If you are worried about constipation, then more water is probably the most comfortable option.
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Linnis, have you talked to your doctor?
If this has been going on for a month you need to find something that will work that is safe for you and the baby.
The Prune juice worked for me (thank goodness, because I was in loads of pain and was scared of it). If that or some other natural fiber (as you have been doing) doesn't work, you have to get the Dr.'s okay to do anything else.
If you don't have an appointment for awhile, just call in and ask to speak to a nurse.
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If this has been going on for a month you need to find something that will work that is safe for you and the baby.
The Prune juice worked for me (thank goodness, because I was in loads of pain and was scared of it). If that or some other natural fiber (as you have been doing) doesn't work, you have to get the Dr.'s okay to do anything else.
If you don't have an appointment for awhile, just call in and ask to speak to a nurse.
Hugs,
Carina
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I struggle with constipation as well. The best natural remedy I've found so far has been just to snack on handfuls of baby carrots several times throughout the day.
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Since taking the medicine once I've been back to going 3-4 times a week, which is about the norm for me.
I drink lots of water(3-4L a day) plus juice, and tea. I'm eating a normal diet which includes lots of baby carrots, I have snacked on them since I was a kid.
I drink lots of water(3-4L a day) plus juice, and tea. I'm eating a normal diet which includes lots of baby carrots, I have snacked on them since I was a kid.
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I think your doing the right things, Linnus. I had to go the prune juice route though I added in apples and a ton of other fruit to mask the taste and it worked awesome.
Otherwise my doc said he was going to have to go the enma route I was in so much pain. That scared me inti adding prunes.
Oh, I haven't forgotten about that list btw. I just still haven't gotten rid of the morning sickness yet. When I can I will scan it and send it.
Hope all you ladies are feelin better
Otherwise my doc said he was going to have to go the enma route I was in so much pain. That scared me inti adding prunes.
Oh, I haven't forgotten about that list btw. I just still haven't gotten rid of the morning sickness yet. When I can I will scan it and send it.
Hope all you ladies are feelin better
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