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What do you do to cure pregnancy caused constipation?

I made the mistake once of taking a laxative, and I felt terrible! It helped, but dang, the cramps were like labor pains! What sort of things have you done to get relief?
p.s. I already eat fiber one cereal and the granola bars, and I drink water.

 
Anonymous

Asked by Anonymous at 7:22 PM on Mar. 23, 2009 in Pregnancy

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Answers (9)
  • My doctor told me not to use a laxative. she told me to get a stool softer. I have been taking them at least a couple a week since i had problems with it and i have been keeping not regular but as close as im giong to get being prego.
    2009mommytobe

    Answer by 2009mommytobe at 7:42 PM on Mar. 23, 2009

  • You can use fiber powder, another thing I used was prune juice and oatmeal. Lot's of fruit helped me too.
    Steff107

    Answer by Steff107 at 7:25 PM on Mar. 23, 2009

  • honestly it didnt get better until I swear the day after I had my son when I was in the hospital lol! GL...welcome to the pre-motherhood...oh the loveliness you have to go through for these beautiful lil angels!
    Bugsmommy1908

    Answer by Bugsmommy1908 at 7:27 PM on Mar. 23, 2009

  • I was also pretty constipated with my other two kids, but I am just miserable now. :(
    Anonymous

    Answer by Anonymous at 7:33 PM on Mar. 23, 2009

  • sorry i dont have that problem... i go everyday just about and its easy flowing... but for a while i was worried that i was goin to much... 2 or 3 times a day i think i had a bug.. GL
    1sttymmom409

    Answer by 1sttymmom409 at 7:35 PM on Mar. 23, 2009

  • Eat beans and whole grains. Lots of leafy dark green salads. Drink enough water.
    timelessglass

    Answer by timelessglass at 7:44 PM on Mar. 23, 2009

  • Lots of water.
    Candice369

    Answer by Candice369 at 8:08 PM on Mar. 23, 2009

  • my doctor recommended colace and lots of water or 100% fruit juice, it seemed to work for me
    dbarkley101306

    Answer by dbarkley101306 at 9:46 PM on Mar. 23, 2009

  • lots of fruits n veggies, water, or metimucil
    Aneq

    Answer by Aneq at 2:45 PM on Mar. 24, 2009

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