Yu can take a stool softener but I dont think yer supposed to take laxatives
Talk to your doctor. In the meantime, Benefiber and Metamucil are both really good stool softeners.
I've been having the same problem, I'm 8 weeks along but the paper my doctor gave me for medicines that are safe during pregnancy says that for fiber/stool softner/constipation you can take metamucil, benefiber, colace, surfak and dulcolax. Hopefully one of those will work for you, I have found some relief with the dulcolax but my main problem is not being able to eat enough bc I always end up throwing my food up even with taking my zofran. Good luck I hope one of these works for you!
My doc said milk of megnesia is good...! For those with chronic constipation, & it sounds like you fall in that category.. Speak 2 ur doc and see what he/she thinks.
I would talk to your dr before you take anytime, but mine said no laxatives but a stool softener would be okay (he recommended colace). Good luck hon, constipation is the worst!
*anything. Stupid predictive text! :)
I've had the same problem. I'm almost 11 weeks along. Before you try any medication I would try raisin bran or fiber one bars. They worked for me. Hope you feel better!
Awe thanx guys, it means a lot
so in my first trimester i was taking senokot (sp) its a natural laxative that dr said was safe and recommended. it worked better and faster than the stool softeners.
good luck. also drink prune juice lol
Try mixing 4oz prune juice and 2oz milk of mag. Its called a brown cow it might taste really gross but it should produce a bm within 6-12 hours
I had the same problem my ob told me it was safe to take milk of mag but only one dose a day till u start going then up ur fiber and lots of water.
eatting apricots...if you dont like taking meds. Worked for me within a few hours :)