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Constipation

I suffer with severe constipation and read that this will only get worse with pregnancy. I have tried increasing my fiber and water but nothing works. It has become painful and stressful. Can anyone offer suggestions?
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Milk of magneisia helps so much and it's slower so it doesn't cramp you up! Also like pear or prune juice. I was allowed to take miralax as well but if talk to your doctor before taking that because I know some doctors prefer other methods first! But you can also use glycerin suppositories I believe but ask your doctor for that as well(:
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Colace and metamuscil help me go .. I was told by my Dr to take both everyday.
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I hsd to use milk of magnesia, its a gentle laxative safe during pregnancy, it took ne a few days of drinking it before it finally worked but it was the only thing that helped
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Plum juice is the best for me(:
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Small small cup of coffee!  
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colace
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drink Metamucil everyday in the morning and at night
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