Constipation (not really tmi - only a little)

[Squiggles]

Hi ladies,

I really hate to ask this but can anyone give me any advice on how to get rid of the most horrible constipation I have ever experienced in my life!!

I am drinking litres and litres of water, eating dried fruit, cereal - everything with huge amounts of fibre and yet... still no movement... and its so so painful :gloomy:
Yesterday I tried eating whole lot of liquorice - I was told that was good too - but still no luck - I have also since found out that liquorice isnt such a great thing for Pg women to eat, according to some internet sites studies found it can couse prem babies.

I also have read that you shouldn't take laxatives or metamucil as it can upset or irriate the uterus.

HELP

[Fitmumma]

I used a natural fruit laxative called Nulax with all 4 of my pregnancies, it is safe to use whilst PG.
I would have been constipated for the whole 9months if I hadnt!!! LOL:laughing:

[mama anne]

personally i've found having porridge for brekky every morning has helped me in this department

also having wholeGRAIN foods (tiptop 9 grain bread is great) instead of just wholemeal .... your body has to work harder to process the wholegrains which helps everything run smoothly

[Little_Toad]

I've been takiing Normafibre.. I've never had constipation in my life before being preggie.

[~V&M~]

Hey fellow Feb mum! I too have been backed up and it's not pleasant is it?! I've been drinking benefiber and it's been great. Safe to use during pregnancy and has no taste at all. I hate drinking things but I just add a teaspoon of this to my juice in the morning and another one with my juice when I get home and I've been fine. I was ok for a while so I stopped taking it (:shame: ) and now I've had to start again because things have slowed right down again! Highly recommend benefiber :yes:

[Squiggles]

Thanks everyone :)
Im going to head down to the chemist today.

[Seekrit]

PEAR JUICE!!!!
much more tastier than prune juice and works like a charm :)

[FourAngelKisses]

Everyone recommends brown sugar in water for babies, but does anyone know if it works on adults as well??

[mumtobenumber3]

I don't know about brown sugar in water but I do know if I have a coffee straight away in the morning it works. I didn't drink coffee during my first two pregnancies and suffered horribly I figure one coffee a day won't hurt for a little relief

[*Sparkles*]

I have taken Nulax a few times too. My problem is more wind pain and IBS (rather than constipation).
I try to eat lots of grains and seeds and drink heaps of juice. But I don't think my bowel will return to normal until after the pregnancy :thumbsdown:

[Squiggles]

Everyone recommends brown sugar in water for babies, but does anyone know if it works on adults as well??

Thats something different - haven't heard of that before. Anythings worth a try!!

[FourAngelKisses]

Well I took an iron tablet tonight, so I might know the answer to my own question tomorrow, LOL.