constipation..ouch

[asmith21488]

Im experirncing severe pain anf discomfort because if not being ablE to go. Im 14 weeks have trjed drinking more water and eating more veggies...u did the choc milk thing and it works sometimes. My question is if any otc laxatives are ok like dulcalax.

[LRoby33]

colace IS Safe As Well AS Fiber Supplements Suxh As Miralax. I Also Prop My Feet Up On A Stool (About6 in) And Lean Back, It Really Does Help.

[KainCyrusmommy]

My doctor has me taking iron twice daily plus my prenatal for anemia and she told me to use a stool softener/laxitive daily. I chose Colace and it did NOT work. I ended up in the hospital last weekend with impacted stool that had to be manually removed. What a nightmare o_O After all that my doctor recommended these brands: Miralax, Senokot or Milk of Magnesium. Good luck.

[dkaebisch]

My doctor recommended OTC Miralax, and it had been a lifesaver.  But ask your doctor first.   Feel better!

[ladiluck]

Prune juice helps for me but drinking to much makesyou really gassy...but careful...lol

[klg22]

Prune juice/prunes.  Warm water or tea. A coffee. I'd recommend for the rest of your pregnancy that you eat a few prunes in the morning and in the evening to maintain regular bm. Kiwi fruit with the skin on works well too!

[KarrieP]

I took ducolax pink and yes it helps you go within 6 hrs but I had the worst stomach cramps and went like 6x within an hour. I'd recommend colace it's a stool softener and is way more gentle on your belly. Good Luck, I feel your pain!

[babygc114]

My Dr recommended citranatal assure prenatal vitamins. It's two pills, and they contain the vitamin, DHA, and a stool softener. I really thought during pregnancy I would be constipated too but I'm going everyday. I'm not sure if you need a prescription but I get the samples from my dr and they last me about a month, from one appt to the next.

[brit333]

Ok So This May Sound Weird But I've Read A Few Places To Prop You Feet Up On A Stool Or Stack Of Books About 6 To 8 Inches Off The Ground Because It Aids In Getting A Better position For Going. Hey Anything Is Worth A Try.

[brit333]

My Sister Was Told To Take Colace... I'm About To Start. Been Backed Up For A Week With Hardly Any Relief.

[kkeyser]

Lol.  Don't worry about the errors.  I don't use any otcs but you could try warm apple juice.  That works for me most of the time.  

[asmith21488]

Holy typing errors sorry ladies im really not that illiterate