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MrsS518
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Tara
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Constipation normal durning pregnancy? Possible TMI
I've NEVER EVER had a problem going to the bathroom till I got pregnant and it seems to have just gotten worse in the past 2 weeks. Is it normal to be constipated during pregnancy? I'm in pain and feel like I have to go but can't  is a stool softener safe? I need something to relive this pain. I'm 18 weeks if that matters
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Re: Constipation normal durning pregnancy? Possible TMI
VERY normal Drink lots of water and you can also drink prune juice-it's a great remedy but tastes so bad,lol. my ob/gyn told me stool softener was safe when I was pregnant, but I was afraid to take it anyway .
Message edited 3/8/2009 3:30:06 PM.
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| Posted 3/8/09 3:27 PM |
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LAMGAJ28
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Re: Constipation normal durning pregnancy? Possible TMI
Very normal. You need to increase your fiber intake and drink more water during the day. This helps. Stool softener is Ok to take but you should check with your OB/Gyn. And also ask them about prenatal pills that already have them in it. I take Prenexa and it has a stool softener in it already. Best bet will be to talk to your doctor.
Good Luck !
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| Posted 3/8/09 3:30 PM |
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dm24angel
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Donna
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Re: Constipation normal durning pregnancy? Possible TMI
VERY normal and happens often. Lots of water and if it ever gets really bad ( 3-4 days without going) you can do an enema. You can also try daily stool softners and colace or someone else I forget which brand has a suppository stoll softner.
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| Posted 3/8/09 4:13 PM |
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DanandNette
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Re: Constipation normal durning pregnancy? Possible TMI
Very normal. My OB said to take colace. It is a stool softener. I've added sooooo many fruits and veggies to my daily diet and I drink about 8-10 glasses of water a day, that helps me go. Feel better!
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| Posted 3/8/09 4:21 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Constipation normal durning pregnancy? Possible TMI
Unfortunately it is very normal. I asked my Dr & she said that I could take colace, and if that did not work, to use a fleet enema.
Def call your Dr to see what they recommend for constipation.
(and in my usual style, I tried to fix the issue with food first, but ended up having to use the OTC stuff to clear the problem.)
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| Posted 3/8/09 4:32 PM |
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Superkat
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K
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Re: Constipation normal durning pregnancy? Possible TMI
Very normal. Ask your OB/GYN to switch your prenatal to one that includes a stool softener. The vitamins will bind you as well as the pregnancy.
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| Posted 3/8/09 5:01 PM |
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Kissy331
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Re: Constipation normal durning pregnancy? Possible TMI
very normal, I get it from time to time & my OB told me to take stool softeners daily & up my fiber & water intake. It does help & makes it a lot less uncomfortable
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| Posted 3/9/09 6:46 AM |
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babyfever08
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Re: Constipation normal durning pregnancy? Possible TMI
Yes its normal. You should drink lots of water and add fiber to your diet. My vitamin has a stool softner in it so that helps also.
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