white stringy poop

I am 4 months pregnant and have had a hard time with constipation. I recently have been making fresh fruit juice smoothies every morning and it seems to help me with my bowel movements. I went from every 7-9days to about every 3rd day. And to me that is great! To my husband he can't believe it. But with my bowel movements I find white stringy mucous looking things attached to it. Almost looks like sperm is surrounding my poop. I'm just wondering if it is normal for pregnant women to have this or if it maybe because it does spend so much time in my system before I am able to push it out. Any answers will be helpful.
Thank you

[sillyvixen]

mention it to your dr - if it is white it would be worth checking your liver function - just to be on the safe side!

all the best vix

[nonni7]

i just posted a similar question. did you ever find out what it was?

[Jaybay]

I've had the same thing happen with severe constipation such as you describe.  It's only normal bowel mucous and nothing to worry about by itself.  You're doing a great job with making your own smoothies to address the problem.  Definitely mention the constipation to your doctor.  I can't imagine how uncomfortable you must be!