A Little too much...

[Vance1993]

I am constipated! It is so bad that I cannot even pass gas (pressure to push) because of some slight pain. This is so uncomfortable putting it out there but I was wondering if this is normal for pregnancy?!

[Vance1993]

Well, I know I am not a lone.

[tmarie1991]

I had same problem until few weeks ago! I had to do suppositories Cuz I'd go 4 days without.

[Vance1993]

Is there something that I can substitute for prunes?! I hate prunes.

[jordyvi0824]

I was constipated for a few days and I had pain when I was pushing it was so bad! But my doctor told me to eat a few prunes with breakfast every morning and it's been like a life saver! Cause I never want to go through that again!

[Vance1993]

Oh, I didn't know that.

[ash060115]

Bananas cause constipation.  

[Vance1993]

Thanks @GeekMom1213

[GeekMom1213]

How long has it been since you had a BM? Serious impaction can result in the need for surgery - it doesn't always just "go away". Drinking water is good. Increasing fiber is good. Staying active is good. But it sounds like you may need something extra. Colace is a safe and effective stool softener, a good place to start - it's also just fine to take regularly to prevent constipation after your current backup is resolved. Miralax is a gentle laxative, milk of magnesia usually works well too. If those do not help then talk to your provider about the safety of self-administering a tap water enema which almost always works when nothing else will. Don't ignore this issue.

[Vance1993]

Okay! Thanks @Jen9588

[Jen9588]

I was like that too i wouldnt go for 2-3 days and then i couldnt ...it'll go away u have to drink a lot of water

[Vance1993]

Okay.. Will do. Thanks @wesska

[wesska]

Maybe try eating some bananas ! Or eating something that has alot fiber !

[Vance1993]

Omg! I can't at all. The pressure from trying is too much.

[Rozesz]

Yes, I'm the same! The when I do take a bm I feel abdominal pain. ): its horrible. Idk how to make it better:/