i cant poo!!! boo hoo

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Seriously though i am 28 weeks today and only prob so far has been heartburn which zantac has mostly cured. Saw madwife today and she gave me some fibogel but had ran out of lactulose. Managed to get to Boots to get some on minor ailments but cant collect till tomorrow. I am well on my way to getting piles and after straining (tmi sorry) on loo for half hour managed to produce a rabbit sized pellet and some blood gross!
I had piles in previous pregnancies and really need to avoid them as best as poss. I cant get anywhere else today as partner has had to go away to work and I live in middle of snowhere.
Any top tips?

Has laughed so much reading this thread i almost pissed myself

no tips - good luck

Reading this thread just made me go for the first time in 4 days! Result! Thanks mumsnetters!

Seriously i feel your pain! i have the same problem and it is sooo exhausting. I have found fresh fruit daily helps but also porridge every morning, im sure its keeping me more regular- also lots of water and a daily walk just to keep everything moving- good luck.

Real coffee usually works for me. However my 3 year old has a tendency not go for days (4-5) and when I know he needs some help we stick him in a warm bath that comes up over his tummy button. Supposed to relax all the muscles and 9 times out of 10 he hops up after 5 mins pronouncing a need for a poo.

Well, any update?

i managed to drop the kids off at the pool .... hurrah> I have a very sore bottom though> soup simmering, oranges eaten .. ready for round 2. Avoided pencil thank feck lol.
baby kicking nicely ... must have loads more room

cheers ladies

Congratulations on your new arrival Irish queen ha ha!

dried apricots..and prune's (yunk) but they work.

Also just sit on the loo and relax try not to mmmm well push...!

Hi dear,

I really sympathize with your problem.
I generally tend to suffer from constipation as well but the last few years I've changed my eating habits and its all disappeared.
Make sure you eat porridge with seeds/dried fruit in it every morning and I promise it will cure you. Focus on foods with lots of fiber, such as fresh fruit and veggies. Also, drink water as much as you can - it will clear your system quickly.
Good luck and keep us posted