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12-14-2012 at 2:08 PM
anacangel
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Constipation?

I'm 11 weeks pregnant. Anybody else having constipation? Im afraid to take fiber vitamins without doctor's clearance, whom I won't see till after a month. What can I take that is safe for the baby, too?
 
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12-14-2012 at 2:11 PM
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Fiber Gummies work for me. Target sells them for under $10, I think. Also, if you like it, coconut water has a natural laxative effect that can keep things moving. Also, leafy greens, whole grains, so forth and so on.
 
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12-14-2012 at 2:13 PM
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Make sure you drink PLENTY of water. That's what helps me. I noticed that if I slack even for one day, it effects the next few days. 
 
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12-14-2012 at 2:18 PM
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I have! Since the day of my BFP almost. I got a smoothie last night at the mall and it worked wonders...fruit and veiggies have not looked very appetizing to me recently so I haven't had any natural fiber helping me out. I might start making them at home and adding spinach leaves to help as well.
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12-14-2012 at 2:28 PM
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Miralax works wonders. My OB recommended it.
 
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12-14-2012 at 3:23 PM
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Colace, fiber bars, and senekot if you really need it.
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12-14-2012 at 3:44 PM
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I took one or two stool softeners daily for almost the entirety of my last pregnancy and for awhile after. That helped me a lot.
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12-14-2012 at 4:12 PM
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I would suggest the Fiber gummies over anything else OTC. My RE's nurses will not let me take ANYTHING OTC besides Tylenol. That includes Tums which I know are safe. 

It's possible that your OB will advise you not to take anything else either.  Vitamins are generally always ok.  If you still don't want to take them, I suggest natural fiber such as high in fiber whole wheats or leafy greens. 

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12-14-2012 at 10:52 PM
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I'm 8wks4d and having TERRIBLE constipation! UGH! I cut back on the PNV to every other day and bought some colace until things can soften up. I eat a lot of fruits and veggies and drink plenty of water. But maybe it's not enough for my growing baby. Gonna have to make smoothies to help me out more.

Good luck everyone!
 
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12-15-2012 at 11:42 AM
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I heard not to take Senna , I think senokot has senna in it.
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12-18-2012 at 12:12 AM
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Thank your for your replies. Someone recommended metamucil also so I'm giving that a try.
 
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