TMI, sorry in advance but I'm freakibg out....

[blessedandcounting]

i have been constipated in and off thru out this pregnancy. I'm currently 15wks and just took a poop. I did strain a bit but my concern is I bleed. And it was enough to show concern. Not just a few spots when I wiped. Is this normal? Should I call the doctor? I don't like to call for every little ailment without doing a little research first but I figured you ladies might shed some insight. First experience ever and I have had 2 children prior to this pregnancy. Any thoughts?

[Jahsha]

My doctor recommended Colace. It's over the counter and it's a safe stool softener.  I have to take an extra iron supplement so I understand the struggle. Prune juice did help as does witch hazel, the main ingredient in hemorrhoid treatments. Good luck!

[blessedandcounting]

Restoralax is that over the counter?

[emy_elle]

And definitely have some bran

[emy_elle]

I was constipated basically up until my 2nd trimester. Dr recommended Restoralax and its safe during pregnancy. Drink lots of water.. lots.  I also stopped drinking coffee for the first trimester. It's ok to have 200 milligrams so second trimester, I decided to give it a try and 4 minutes later, YAY! A great poop :-)

[blessedandcounting]

Thanks ladies. I forgot about the warn prune juice I will try that. The witch hazel thing I've never heard of but at this point I'm willing to try anything. Maybe fiber supplement is the next thing.

[BaneSprout1]

I take gummy fiber supplements with every meal. Way more than the recommended dosage on the label. My doctor said it's fine because there is no known toxic dosage of fiber. I think it gives me gas but without the supplements nothing moves. And I have a pretty healthy diet too. Unless I'm prepared to eat prunes and celery all day long I have to take the supplements.

[mommieagen]

Prune juice warmed has helped me. Also every night I wet a cotton ball with witch hazel and put on my anus. I leave it there till right before I fall asleep but you can sleep with it too. That helps shrink the roid. Good luck and congrats!

[mama2times]

I had the same issue and found that eating prunes actually help..just 4 or 5 a day helps get things moving

[blessedandcounting]

Ironically I eat an apple a day and eat raisen bran atleast 3 times a week. My favorite snacks are yogurt and frozen grapes and I drink about 2 liters of seltzer water a day and still get constipated. I'm going to try prunes in addition to more greens to se if that helps. But boy was that scary.

[Supernor_baby]

Fruit,  especially apples and plenty water are suppose to help.   If you are miserable,  you can take milk of magnesium.  Helps.

[newmom2b27]

Same thing happened to me freaked but it was just hemorrhoids I drink plenty of water and have increased my fiber intake to make sure things flow better now

[blessedandcounting]

That's what I thought it might be but I never had them before so I wasn't sure. Thank you ladies I see a  grocery trip in my very near future lol

[chriru79]

I was horribly constipated w/ my first & developed terrible hemorrhoids that bled and made having a bowel movement even more difficult. Try to get enough fiber, drink some Metamucil, high fiber cereal, drink plenty of water. Feel better.

[2015Harmony]

I would let the dr know. You may just be developing hemroids. Make sure your drinking a lot of water 8-10 full glasses a day (I know- more bathroom trips :-/) make sure your getting enough fiber. Raison Bran every morning helps me stay regular. Working out can help too, even if it's just a quick walk around the block. I'm prego with #3, my kids love our walks after dinner.