Sour Stomach...And Miralax?

[BTS1022]

Okay girlies I was told to take Miralax for my constant constipation, I haven't taken it yet because im very leary on taking anything while pregnant. I was wondering if anyone has tried it before and did it help? Does it have a stimulant in it? Is it worth me even going and buying? My doc said I couldnt take anything else for it, and I know every docs opinion on meds while preggers is different, but mine is the type who HATES to prescribe meds, or have his patients take anything over the counter. Any info on this product would be ever so appreciated.

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I have been dealing with an upset tummy today, It's almost like a sour stomach, thats the only way I can describe it. It's like when you eat to much of something high in acid or something, it's a constant icky feeling, but not like morning sickness. I have tried to eat some bread and toast with water, but that didnt do any good. Does anyone have any suggestions on what might help soothe my tummy? I have a PB&J sandwhich, pineapple cup, and jello pudding snack with water for lunch today, so maybe the acid in the pineapple didnt sit well? Any suggestions on this is also appreciated greatly!

Thanks in advance.

[BTS1022]

OMG the Ginger Tea is my HERO!! I once again had a sour tummy, and had hubby go get me some, and it worked absolute wonders. The epsom salt bath did wonderfully too, it has helped with the cramping aswell. I haven't yet taken the Miralax(Skeered lol) but the epsom salt bath relaxed me enough to get things moving. Im feeling much better now, but I have a feeling the constipation won't relieve itself until A) Im in labor and I poop all over the doc lol or B) until after Conner is here. I know epsom salt is safe to use every night so I think every other night I will try one just to help me go to the bathroom.

Thanks for the advice because it worked wonders!

[ali3674]

Hi, BTS.  My hubby is a pharmacist and says miralax is fine to take while you are pregnant.  I know different docs say different things, I am of the opinion not to be so crazy about that kind of stuff.  I think it wil be fine for you to take. Good luck.

[Mumita]

I hope you are feeling better today.  Let me know if it helped you sleep and relax a little.  I will definitely try my own advice once I'm pregnant.  I use it every now and then and it knocks me out!

[BTS1022]

Mumita, Thank you so much, infact I just went and had an epsom salt bath. I had my unexpected baby shower today, and it was all out doors so I did a lot of walking and chasing my 2 yr old, so it got things moving around a bit lol. I will also try the ginger soda/tea if the sour tummy comes back.

[Mumita]

I posted on your other post of L&D but anyway, try an Epson Salt bath, its safe during pregnancy, it has magnesium and calcium so its good for 3rd trimester, its a muscle relaxant so you'll be able to fall asleep fast and it helps with bowel movements.  Originally people used to drink a glass of wanter with a couple of teaspoons of epson salt as a laxative but I wouldn't recomend that during pregnancy.
If you do a bath with a couple of cups of it, your skin will absorb what it needs and nothing more, plus warm baths are so relaxing :)
Just make sure that the bath is luke warm and not tooo hot.
Also, ginger tea or ginger soda will definitely help soothe your tummy.