first poop after baby

[Flopsy_Joseph]

Moms, what is the safest and healthiest laxitive to take after birth? What is the best drinkable brand? How many of you actually needed to take something?

[MommaEnough4_3]

The nurse should offer them to you....I didn't have to provide my own....if you have to poop before you leave I am almost positive that they will give you something to assist in doing so.

[Flopsy_Joseph]

Thanks! Lol I'm not embarrassed when it comes to talking about poop. You really can't be with kids. I've heard squatty potties are miracle workers so I just might prop myself up on stools if I have a hard time. I'm planning on an all natural birth so meds won't slow anything down, and I will look into the stool softeners because you have to take a dump at this hospital before leaving. Thanks ladies!

[MommaEnough4_3]

The hospitals in my state don't allow you to be discharged unless you have had one. Because of that regulation, I took the stool softener when it was offered just so I didn't have to stay any longer than necessary.

[mommaDof3]

My dr. Sent me home from the hospital with stool softeners.  I would recommend taking them just to ensure that there's no added trauma or injuries. Just until everything heals.

[GeekMom1213]

I took Colace capsules (docusate sodium is the generic name) one 100mg cap twice a day after giving birth until my bowels were back to normal. It's a stool softener, not a laxative - it doesn't make you go it just makes it less uncomfortable when you do. It is totally safe and gentle during and nd aft weer pregnancy. If you were given narcotic pain medication during or after labor you are more likely to be constipated. Taking walks when you can and drinking lots of water also helps a lot. Obviously adding extra fiber to your diet helps too. And another hint - it can help to put your feet up on a stepstool while you're sitting on the toilet to get your body into more and nd squatting position than a sitting one, it reduces straining.
If this sounds like a ridiculous amount of information on pooping - well, that's what working in postoperative nursing will get you ;-)