help!

[KariAnn22]

Im 7 weeks pregnant and am extremely constipated. I eat a lot of fiber and drink a decent amount of water. Is it safe to take a stool softner?

[ms_feb]

Ask ur OB b4 taking any stool softener ...

[KariAnn22]

Thanks guys and the same thing happened to me(LindseyLeigh) I hate prunes soo much so im hoping to not have to eat those but I will try have all of these ideas!! Thanks so much!! I do have the equate brand stool softener. Thanks again!

[parkersmommy]

Apples or apple juice make help too. Sorry babe.

[LindseyLeigh]

Yes. I started a stool softner and feel soooo much better. I am 20 weeks today and about a month ago, it hurt so bad to go to the bathroom, I would bleed alot after pooping (sorry, I know its gross) and would almost be in tears but with a stool softner it helps so much. Try it before it gets worse. Just dont get a stool softner with a laxative...thats not good. Good luck.

[Shelz90]

I find that plums/prunes work great..:)

[PatyMoon]

Try eating a lot of oranges or drinking 100% orange juice.