laxatives during pregnancy...

[nikkirobinson]

I know its gross and probably tmi, but we are all going through this. I'm nearing 14 weeks in my pregnancy and yes, I know your not supposed to take laxatives during pregnancy, but the other methods my obstetrician has given me, eating more fruits and vegetables, adding more fiber to my diet, drinking lots of water... none of that has ever worked. I've even tried miralax and that doesn't work. The normal pills are the only thing keeping me "going". Not any of the aforementioned or ducoset or whatever stool softened was mentioned. If I don't keep it regular I'll end up with an impacted bowel. I was wondering if anyone had any weird tips or tricks that maybe I haven't heard of because I seriously want off these things. I can't go another 20 something weeks like this.

[mrsnelson2010]

I used green smoothies.They are healthy and fiber packed so they keep things moving. :)

[nikkirobinson]

I'll have to try that. I never even thought to ask  someone at the pharmacy for help, lol, and I was getting so tired of being told to drink more water, I already feel like I'm drowning in as much as I drink now.

[dancerz82]

I used a natural laxative. The chemist recommended and it's pregnancy safe too. If you go in and ask for a pregnancy safe laxative they should be able to help you.