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constapated

by jaythepioneer, Mar 03, 2008 11:57AM
hi there,
             was just wondering is it normal for a woman to get constapated during the early stages of pregnancy?
because my girlfriend is and would like some advice on what to do 2 help her.
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by Lil Pig, Mar 03, 2008 01:51PM
It's very common. Tell her to try to drink lots of water and eat fibre rich foods. My doc told me that Metamucil is also ok to take to get that extra bit of fibre. But don't forget the water!!! Fibre can't do it's job without it :)
Good luck!

by evthing4reason, Mar 03, 2008 02:09PM
there is a prenatal omega oil capsule that she can take with her regular prenatal vitamin that really helped me

by loismwallace, Mar 03, 2008 02:13PM
Water and leafy green vegetables are really great natural resources.

by Monizie, Mar 03, 2008 02:29PM
To: jay
i am experincing constipation too...

by KellyA74, Mar 03, 2008 03:28PM
If she can stand it, prune juice....or even apple juice....but like the others said, not IN PLACE of water......

by rdh1981, Mar 03, 2008 03:55PM
I tried everything!! Even Rx from doctor and nothing worked. I am currently 25wks and still suffer from this. It has gotten better, but it is nothing like before I was pg. I agree with the ladies above, but sadly they did not offer me much relief.

I hope she does not suffer as long as I have been.  

by jaythepioneer, Mar 03, 2008 05:11PM
cheers for the help ill try all of it so she feels better soon if at all.
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