Constipation

[empty1]

hi everyone , I just found out I am pregnant I am not even four weeks yet . My problem is I haven't gone to the bathroom in 5 days and I feel like **** . Does anyone know if it is okay to drink prune juice while pregnant?

[leighanne143]

funny cause with my last pregnancy, constapation was my first symptom.  yes prune juice is okay.  i have also heard that lemons help too, nit sure how accurate that is.  congrats on the pregnancy.

[empty1]

thanks everyone I will try that asap !!!! lol I just wanna go ...

[stody2]

I'm almost 5 weeks pregnant and have been constipated and found that this fruit juice from Costco called Bon Via (Super concentrated) does the trick if you have a small glass.  :)

[Andisprout]

I feel the same way.  I have increased fiber and now burp up everything because nothing "moves."

I'm thinking of a Fiber One bar, but that might be extreme.

Good luck,
Andrea

[Helen72]

Try to increase the amount of fiber in your diet.  Morning cereal can help some.  

Congrats on your bfp!

[sarge1]

Congrats on the pregnancy!  I had the same problem early on, and thankfully it has resolved itself. Prune juice is ok, warm apple juice, grapes, a lot of water...those are all things that helped me. My doctor was willing to give me a laxitive (I can't remember the name, but it was safe during pregnancy), but said to try the "natural" remedies first. Good luck, I know it can really make you feel miserable.