constipation!! Suggestions please!

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38&1 & haven't went in 4-5 days...  Tried drinking lots of water and drinking coffee, which normally does the job but nope ...  Anything else? I've read tons of things but rather have something that has worked for other pregnant ladies my age range

ireloc24 · Answer

And a stool softner since it's been a while

Nizz_89 · Answer

Prunes and pear juice - that's what they use on elderly in hospitals!

MamaFarles · Answer

Fruit fruit and more fruit. Watermelon and pineapple are what help me

heathermaenner · Answer

I tried fruit & worked a little bit for the most part I've given up I'm being induced tm @ 645 am only a few more hours to be miserable, I'll deal with it lol

abbifa83 · Answer

I'm 20 weeks and have had same problem since 4 weeks. I used to go every morning, now it's every 4-5 days as long as I keep my fiver up, if I lack a good amount of fiver for a day or two then I can go well over a week with out going. I take something called fiver gel twice a day which is basically an orange flovoured soluble fiber that you mix with water and drink. It helps to keep everything soft so you don't strain and keeps things moving.

Manning2017 · Answer

Green fruits and vegetables.. green green green...

shams21 · Answer

Take more fibre...spinach, apple etc It relieves constipation and drink only hot water...

heathermaenner · Answer

Thanks!  I'm trying to not take anything over the counter to make me more miserable, if that's even possible.. Between my asthma & the horrible pain when I cough..  It totally ***** atm thanks again ladies!

Duerrgirl · Answer

Milk of magnesium is pregnancy safe too. Be careful what you try and if cramps can be a side effect it might start labor.
Double check with your OB/Midwife just to be safe. Mine has basically any laxative style medication on the 'not without calling me first' list

maw4389 · Answer

Miralax or Metamucil.

constipation!! Suggestions please!

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