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Post natal constipation

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MrPoppersPenguins · 09/04/2017 07:35

My lb is nearly 3 weeks old and I am really constipated. It's making me so sore and I can't even sit comfortably. I've tried drinking orange juice and eating plums but it's not helping. I am BF so not sure what else I can take or do. Any advice??

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raviolidreaming · 09/04/2017 21:27

Yep, lactulose will get things moving!

Funnyface1 · 11/04/2017 22:24

Prune juice. It's so so effective, more so than most laxatives. Please try it.

TwoDogs9 · 12/04/2017 21:33

Prune juice works well, lactulose gave me terrible wind! As you're BF, make sure you're keeping hydrated.

Rarotonga · 17/04/2017 09:49

Go to GP. They can prescribe things like Movicol, which I have found to be very effective with the same issue after giving birth. Mine also recommended a glycerin suppository.

Blossom789 · 18/04/2017 19:59

I third the prune juice! And lots of water

RoganJosh · 18/04/2017 19:59

10 portions of fruit and veg plus lots of water.

Cuppaqueen · 20/04/2017 08:12

I was given a glycerin suppository in hospital to help get things moving 4 days after c-section. It was amazingly effective - instant desire to go - but I would recommend taking stool softeners first so what you pass doesn't feel like a brick Shock

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