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did I just give birth? oh wait...I just had to use lamaze to poop.

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jdelain79

on Nov. 9, 2009 at 3:22 AM

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Sorry...I know TMI but this is getting rediculous! I had issues with constipation before I got pregnant. When it got bad I would chug some magnesium citrate and would be good in an hour. Now it takes over an hour just to attempt to get some relief. I find myself breathing through long pushes and nothing happening. I never had to deal with hemrrhoids with my first child but I keep it up like this it is going to be awful come time to give birth. Any and all ideas...remedies...etc. are welcome. I'm in agony!

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jdelain79

on Nov. 9, 2009 at 3:22 AM

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doulala

Emerald Member on Nov. 9, 2009 at 3:31 AM

ahhh, mama! SOOOO sorry! (lol!)

Yah, I know EXACTLY what you mean! I have definitely compared BMs to childbirth...

Sounds like you need to get on some "Colon Green" supplements or similar.

:-(

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Saffyre

on Nov. 9, 2009 at 3:40 AM

Is there a stool softener you can take while pregnant? I know that OTC heartburn meds (TUMS, Rolaids, etc.) will make you constipated, so if you're taking them you might want to stop.

Ummmm...prune juice, pears, apples, apple juice or applesauce. Fruits in general - except bananas. They tend to make people MORE constipated.

That's all I can think of right now. Good luck!

wifeandmomof306

on Nov. 9, 2009 at 4:09 AM

try eating oatmeal. It has helped me alot

Armywife6

on Nov. 9, 2009 at 6:16 AM

Fruits, we make sure our son eats @ least 1 fruit cup a day for this reason. Prob not what you wanna hear but I've been told that drinking to much water may make you constipated, which I know sucks since being pregnant you have to drink a ton of it. That's all I can think of. GL

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