OFF COLOR TOPIC* (Bowl movements)
OFF COLOR TOPIC*
(Bowl movements)
9/10 I am usually constipated and it really scares me to push hard at all because I am afraid it will harm the baby, is this true? I know there are things I can do to prevent or help eliminate constipation but I don't feel like it is the smartest thing for me to be taking laxatives or using suppositories every time I need to go. Also eating fruits and vegetables does not help..
Amber Smith·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Warm prune juice will help. Make sure your staying hydrated. Lack of water can cause constipation. Dont bear down and push like your giving birth or youll end up with hemorrhoids. Also use a stool for your feet while going. Having your knees raised higher can help as it unkinks your colon. Other than that just let your body do the work. You can take a stool softener, but make sure its safe for pregnancy (ask your dr) stay away from harsh laxatives
firsttimepregomommy·
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@ambersmith19932013 thank you. I may have to try the prune juice trick, I just hate the flavor! I also need to invest in a stool as well. Have you ever seen the advetisments for the squatty potty? Lol
Amber Smith·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Yeah ive seen it lol. I just use my sons bathroom stool when i have trouble. Lol. I hate the taste too so i usually just try to chug as much as i can in one go. (8oz glass or more).
firsttimepregomommy·
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Lol. Okay, thank you for the advice :)
KJ Cross·
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Smooth Move tea. It's at the grocery store. Lots of holistic mama's recommend it during pregnancy. I recommended it to my cousin who has been dying of constipation and she told me tonight that's it's totally fixed her and it's like normal movements now.
melissa·
My Dr told me colace and Miralax when I was pregnant. Worked great and safe!
Felicia Mosher·
Мама сына (4 года), беременна (37 нед.)
Up until recently I been doing colace and miralax and I swear by this stuff I needed it till 27 weeks and my body kinda fixed itself been taking it since week 10 cuz they believe the strain was causing my bleeding