A very embarrassing problem

[ireallyneedapoo]

TMI

I am very very constipated. I have not been able to go to the toilet properly for about 3 weeks now. I can feel a build up in my back passage but I just can not get it out. I have tried high fibre foods but to no avail.....

What are the risks of taking a laxative while pregnant? I can not go on like this as all the straining has now given me piles!?! Sorry for TMI but I am too embarrassed to go to the GP.

lactulose, perfectly safe in pregnancy

I'm sure lactulose is perfectly safe, but I don't think extra fibre is neccessarily the solution - please do get some suppositories when you're at the chemists, they really work, they're not a big deal. They're about the size of a tampon, if that helps ...

lactulose isnt fibre

lactulose worked a treat for my severe constipation after having the dts (iron tablets 3 times a day bunged me up good and proper)

You can get it at the chemist.

loads of fluids, otherwise poo hardens... although did you say 3 weeks! think gp visit