Constipation in Pregnancy

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Im 6 weeks pregnant and have been constipated. I had lots of cramps on my left side and was worried so phoned the doctor. The doctor advised me that its more than likely that i was constipated and to use lactulose as it is very safe during pregnancy as it doesn't go into your blood stream. It basically goes in one end and helps you out the other end. A few spoons full in the evening and i had no problems by morning! Its a bit vile to swallow but totally worth it. I have invested in a huge bottle to last me throughout my pregnancy. Hope all goes well with you all. x

added by js2306 [Mon 18th Jan 2010 @ 14:41:13]

I am 18 weeks pregnant and from the beginning I have had a morning routine that has proven to work perfectly for me. First thing in the morning, I take a warm glass of water with one table spoon of honey and squeezed lemon. After that, I have cereal for breakfast with yogurt. And between breakfast and lunch, I have a fruit meal. I never skip this and it works great. At the beginning, if I would skip just one day, I would put 10 dried plumbs in water and in the evening I would eat this and drink this water at the end. And of course, I drink lots of water every day.

added by Elma [Mon 14th Dec 2009 @ 10:16:27]

Im 6 weeks pregnant and have been onstipated for 10 days, with awful cramps and colicky pain, I tried every thing. When to my GP and was prescribed Movicol, after a couple of days i can finaly go!!
	added by AliL [Mon 23rd Nov 2009 @ 10:14:27]

at 8 weeks consitpation is a real issue for me . I eat a good diet, fruit and veg, wholemeal bread etc and drink lots of water too, but i was still struggling to "go" every day until i introduced 2 or 3 dried prunes chopped on my morning muesli or porridge. it has begun to work a treat , no more bloating, wind or forcing, happy days- try it ladies ;-)
	added by Maturemum [Tue 17th Nov 2009 @ 15:45:11]

Oh joy! I'm 6wks pregnant and constipation is a real issue for me right now, i'm getting abdominal pain and i'm feeling generally quite uncomfortable. I'm eating the lovely prunes and dried apricots, mmm mmm mmm :-( they seem to be helping a little though. After reading about caffeine being no help, i'm definately cutting out the coffee altogether. Good luck to everyone with these issues right now

added by chatterbox [Thu 13th Aug 2009 @ 11:05:22]

At the very minimum, a pregnant woman should drink two quarts of water per day, while avoided drinks rich in caffeine or fruit juices. Drinking soda, juice, and other such products will cause more problems than solutions.Certain yoga based exercises can also be useful for pregnant women. Thanks,
	added by GordonPears [Tue 9th Dec 2008 @ 08:46:23]

Try prunes or prune juice. They r not the nicest but they work a treat x good luck
	added by kerry22 [Mon 17th Nov 2008 @ 08:53:39]

Hello, this is my very first pregnancy and i am in my 16th week, yesterday I was constipated and had low abdominal cramps, is that associated with the constipation?
	added by Jdomina [Wed 29th Oct 2008 @ 09:25:45]

Try senokot hi-fibre sachets - they are some sort of husk ground to a dust which you mix with a small amount of water. They work really well.
	added by Hedgar [Mon 18th Aug 2008 @ 09:15:20]

Why oh why do we have to suffer the pain of constipation which in turn gives you piles while pregnant??? It is soooooooooooo painful and embarrassing, or am i the only one that has to deal with this discomfort lol
	added by lisaham [Mon 23rd Jun 2008 @ 08:27:41]

Is there any sort of laxative that is safe to take during early pregnancy?
	added by emmajarratt [Mon 22nd Oct 2007 @ 09:39:45]

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