Pregaday Iron Tablets

porkypig · Jun 24th, 2009, 15:11 PM

Been taking them for about a week or so now and ive just been hit with the worst constipation ive ever had. Does anyone esle take these tablets and if so, what can i do to get things 'moving' again? i feel like crap (just cant take one!)

Also, is straining real hard bad for for bubs? Sorry for tmi but when i was, i started to get a few cramps too xxx Thanks in advance ladies xxx

TTC LADY · Jun 24th, 2009, 16:11 PM

I'm currently taking iron tablets twice a day for last 3 weeks, but have not suffered from any constipation. Sorry can't be of any help to you.

Tia · Jun 24th, 2009, 16:15 PM

I took these tablets early on in pregnancy and was very constipated too. I can't remember what I did to get me going to the toilet, just normal stuff like eating grapes etc.

Kiddo · Jun 24th, 2009, 16:16 PM

I've been suffering from constipation again too. I find Fybogel helps and the midwife says we can ask her to prescribe lactulose if we feel we need it. I don't think straining is bad for the baby but it can contribute to getting piles so best to try and keep things soft and regular.

angelstardust · Jun 24th, 2009, 16:16 PM

Get a different brand. Iron tablets are not all the same, there are different chemical compounds that can be used so there will be one out there that is suitable for you.

lets see, pregnacare is Ferrous fumarate so you could try Ferrous sulphate http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/ferro...g_1_26297.html

or Ferric pyrophosphate (but I can't find a brand online).

Anyway, speak to your mw, gp or pharmacists about an alternative. The last resort is a liquid called sytron that they give to babies. It is yuck but very delicate on your tummy.

In the meantime, sweetcorn or beetroot gets me moving when I need it (not that often luckily).

porkypig · Jun 24th, 2009, 18:15 PM

Thanks ladies, i might stop taking them and go back to Floradix (liquid) which i found ok xxx

Jun 24th, 2009, 15:11 PM	#1
porkypig Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 3,283	Pregaday Iron Tablets Been taking them for about a week or so now and ive just been hit with the worst constipation ive ever had. Does anyone esle take these tablets and if so, what can i do to get things 'moving' again? i feel like crap (just cant take one!) Also, is straining real hard bad for for bubs? Sorry for tmi but when i was, i started to get a few cramps too xxx Thanks in advance ladies xxx

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Jun 24th, 2009, 16:11 PM	#2
TTC LADY Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 1,428	I'm currently taking iron tablets twice a day for last 3 weeks, but have not suffered from any constipation. Sorry can't be of any help to you.

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Jun 24th, 2009, 16:15 PM	#3
Tia Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 261	I took these tablets early on in pregnancy and was very constipated too. I can't remember what I did to get me going to the toilet, just normal stuff like eating grapes etc.

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Jun 24th, 2009, 16:16 PM	#4
Kiddo Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,436	I've been suffering from constipation again too. I find Fybogel helps and the midwife says we can ask her to prescribe lactulose if we feel we need it. I don't think straining is bad for the baby but it can contribute to getting piles so best to try and keep things soft and regular.

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Jun 24th, 2009, 16:16 PM	#5
angelstardust Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ayrshire, Scotland Posts: 2,317	Get a different brand. Iron tablets are not all the same, there are different chemical compounds that can be used so there will be one out there that is suitable for you. lets see, pregnacare is Ferrous fumarate so you could try Ferrous sulphate http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/ferro...g_1_26297.html or Ferric pyrophosphate (but I can't find a brand online). Anyway, speak to your mw, gp or pharmacists about an alternative. The last resort is a liquid called sytron that they give to babies. It is yuck but very delicate on your tummy. In the meantime, sweetcorn or beetroot gets me moving when I need it (not that often luckily).

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Jun 24th, 2009, 18:15 PM	#6
porkypig Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 3,283	Thanks ladies, i might stop taking them and go back to Floradix (liquid) which i found ok xxx

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