list ways how to combat constipation during pregnancy

A_preggers · Nov 26th, 2009, 20:37 PM

as for me i found out that drinking coffee every morning helps.it makes me feel better.

Mahogany · Nov 27th, 2009, 03:50 AM

Prune juice...it works well for me, just as good as a stool softener. I drink a coffee cup size at bed time.

I also use Docusate Sodium stool softener....one at bed time, when I get tired of prune juice.

LeanneFox · Nov 27th, 2009, 04:02 AM

Shreddies/Weetabix for me!

Hollys_Twinny · Nov 27th, 2009, 04:06 AM

Docs can prescribe fibre gel!

It's vile but works a treat!!!!

X

marie-louise · Nov 27th, 2009, 04:31 AM

Water, fruit and bran cereal for me!!

loopy_lou · Nov 27th, 2009, 04:33 AM

I find a little liquorice helps.

Janiepops · Nov 27th, 2009, 04:36 AM

Wholemeal bread and bananas seem to have done the trick for me! I tried the prune juice, but my stomach really didn't like it at all! Don't get me wrong, it got my bowels moving, but also made me sick as a dog lol

Lara310809 · Nov 27th, 2009, 04:43 AM

I don't know about foods that help, but you can pick up Lactulose from the pharmacy, and it's safe for the baby. It's a liquid you take three times a day. I bought it because I had constipation, and then it sorted itself out, but I still have the bottle at home waiting for it to strike again!

abz · Nov 27th, 2009, 04:54 AM

branflakes every morning and drinking loads and loads of water... unfortunately this has the side effect of needing to pee every half an hour...

Mark&Annie · Nov 27th, 2009, 05:08 AM

Branflakes , couple of apples and satsumas plus a morning walk

Nov 26th, 2009, 20:37 PM	#1
A_preggers Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PI Posts: 51	list ways how to combat constipation during pregnancy as for me i found out that drinking coffee every morning helps.it makes me feel better.

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Mahogany Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 326	Prune juice...it works well for me, just as good as a stool softener. I drink a coffee cup size at bed time. I also use Docusate Sodium stool softener....one at bed time, when I get tired of prune juice.

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Hollys_Twinny Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 4,231	Docs can prescribe fibre gel! It's vile but works a treat!!!! X

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Janiepops Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: East Kilbride Posts: 2,106	Wholemeal bread and bananas seem to have done the trick for me! I tried the prune juice, but my stomach really didn't like it at all! Don't get me wrong, it got my bowels moving, but also made me sick as a dog lol

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Lara310809 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gibraltar (originally UK) Posts: 6,606	I don't know about foods that help, but you can pick up Lactulose from the pharmacy, and it's safe for the baby. It's a liquid you take three times a day. I bought it because I had constipation, and then it sorted itself out, but I still have the bottle at home waiting for it to strike again!

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abz Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,527	branflakes every morning and drinking loads and loads of water... unfortunately this has the side effect of needing to pee every half an hour...

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Mark&Annie Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newcastle Posts: 972	Branflakes , couple of apples and satsumas plus a morning walk

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