Constipated! What helps???

[KayMae14]

I am 11 weeks and 3 days! And the last few days I haven't been able to poop. I feel like I have to and I start getting cramps in my stomach because I can't. I was literally on the toilet last night for 30 + minutes trying to poop and I could not get it out! It hurt so bad trying but it hurt even worse when I got back up and went back to bed. I mean it was literally right there ready to come out but it just wouldn't. I finally got a little to come out this morning but I still need to go because I didn't get all of it out and it still hurts and my stomach is still cramping. What will help me be able to poop without it hurting? Please help!

[GeekMom1213]

Colace (generic name docusate sodium) is a completely safe stool softener that isn't a stimulant (that is, it doesn't make you go or give you diarrhea) but makes it easier when you do go. Drink lots and lots of water and stay active - going for a walk can help stimulate your intestines and bowel because of the increased blood flow.

[KayMae14]

Okay thank you ladies. I appreciate it!

[shann1214]

Honestly i tried everything nothing helped me, except for coffee.

[Nikita1819]

Try eating some safe foods that will make you have a bowel movement. For me I eat rasins and grapes to make me poop when I'm constipated. Also you can ask your doctor of there is any safe laxative you can take.

[art4life21]

Drink lots of water. It's the only thing that has helped me.

[JanPaige14]

I totally had this. Lots n lots of fluid. Trust me it works and eat fiber. Don't force it out. It'll come out when it comes lol. Believe me.  I took one of these suggestions and now im passing it down to you. It just really helped me since my first trimester

[kiwi6511]

Fiber and water.

[KayMae14]

Thank you! I will try that! And no it is not nice at all :(

[proudmummy12]

I drank two cups of orange juice and that helped alot it's not nice being constipated is it :( x