Hello ladies. I had my glucose test yesterday and all came back normal but my iron is low so my…
Hello ladies. I had my glucose test yesterday and all came back normal but my iron is low so my doctor started me on 325mg of iron per day. I've recently had a harder time going poo, I know iron can make you constipated even more. Any suggestions so I don't get too backed up? Is there a better time of day to take this? My stomach is sensitive TIA 😊
Ali ·
Мама сына-младенца, беременна (23 нед.)
Take colace. I'm severely anemic during pregnancy so iron is a must for me. I took it along with my iron but double check with ur provider first to be safe
Jessica Washburn·
Мама двоих (7 лет, 11 лет), ждёт третьего
@a.lares thank you for the input girl. What is colace? Is it over the counter?
Ali ·
Мама сына-младенца, беременна (23 нед.)
Yes it's over the counter basically like a stool softener I took it during both my pregnancies and after during post partum. It was easier for me than eating prunes or drinking Metamucil 🤢
Jessica Washburn·
Мама двоих (7 лет, 11 лет), ждёт третьего
@a.lares awesome thank you!
Penelope ·
Even if you just add more fiber in your diet you shouldn’t need to take anything. I like having a leafy salad for lunch, and that helps.
Amy Hancock·
I second the colace.
Tiffany ·
Colace/off brand stool softener and a magnesium pill every night. It helps with leg cramps and is a mild laxative. Studies have shown it’s very beneficial to the baby as well. Drink lots of water too.
Emily·
Мама двоих (4 года, 8 лет), ждёт третьего
Yes...colace for sure! I was anemic with my first 2 and the colace helped tremendously. The iron pill was awful too. Nothing like tasting metal throughout pregnancy. 🤢😩
Jessica Washburn·
Мама двоих (7 лет, 11 лет), ждёт третьего
@wvmommy ugh I know 😣