Fleet Enema

[MommyOfTwo1214]

Is it safe to take fleet enema when constipated? I'm 37+4

[momma_of_three_blessings]

Raisins or prunes. Or tiny juice glass of prune juice. I use one teaspoon baking soda in cup of warm water great old fashioned and safe laxative. Just make sure to take on empty stomach.

[MommyOfTwo1214]

It's the extra iron pills that's doing it.

[aaharmony]

Well, make sure you drink a ton of water so your body has something to pull. On my list of "Safe to take drugs" I got from my doc it says
Fiber products: Metamucil, Citracil, Fibercon 2-3 times per day.
Stool softeners: Colace one tablet 2-3 times per day
Pericolace one tablet 2-3 times per day
Senekot S one tablet 1-2 times daily.
Laxatives: Glycerine of dulcolax suppositories, Milk of Magnesia.

With my first child I took Milk of Magnesia, but I suggest getting the flavored stuff, because the original is nasty.

Is it the Zofran that's doing you in?

[MommyOfTwo1214]

I haven't tried anything. I called my doctor early & she still haven't got back with me. I don't want to try anything that'll send me into labor.

[aaharmony]

What have you tried? You can call your doctor any time. There should always be a doctor on call to answer your question. You'll probably have to leave a message but someone should get back to you.

[MommyOfTwo1214]

For about 3 days now. Idk what to do.

[aaharmony]

Honestly I'm not entirely sure. I know it pulls water from your body into your bowels to make the stool softer. Maybe it pulls the baby's water? Sorry I'm not more help. I just have been told by many people that it's not safe in your 3rd trimester.
Some doctors will give them before you give birth, but that didn't happen to me.
I hope you feel better. How long have you been stopped up?

[MommyOfTwo1214]

How can they send you into labor?

[aaharmony]

It's not safe. It can send you in to early labor. Try Citracil, the mix in stuff, not the pills. Milk of Magnesia and fiber one bars cam help too..  I know how miserable constipation can be. I was stopped up for 4 days. Call your doctor for more advice if the it keeps up.