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constipated?

I'm only 5 weeks pregnant but so constipated! Pre-pregnancy I was very regular but things have pretty much stopped. Lol is anyone else experiencing this? what are the safe treatments? Any suggestions wecome! Thanks!
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Interesting!! Thanks for the idea!  I may pick some up if the prunes don't work!!
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If it gets bad u can also take milk of mag! I had problems pre pregnancy and being pregnant has just made it way worse! My ob told me to take milk of mag so I do and if it didn't work mix it with some prune juice heated up a little bit!
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Activia works awesomely too, at least for me.
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Thanks for your response. I got prunes and prune juice at the store. I'd ratger overdo it at this point than do nothing! Thanks!!
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It usually is from the pre natal vitamin..i wad constipated on and off for at least 2 months. Prune juice as someone suggested is really good . If its not that bad i just include 2 -3 prunes in my diet a day to keep regular, trust me its worth it because constipation can get painful and u dont want to develop hemmoroids from all the straining.
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I did- started them last week, maybe thats it? Maybe I'll try drinking a TON of water when i take it.

Thanks!!
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4561338 tn?1357741673
No prob! Good luck!
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4516107 tn?1356304067
Have you started pre-natal vitamins? Usually has alot to do with them!
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Great, thank you so much!  Im going to run out to the store later for some!!
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4561338 tn?1357741673
If you want something simple, prune juice always works really well for my patients. Drink 8oz and wait an hr or 2 and see if that helps. :)
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