Constipation

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Does anyone have any remedies or tips for this?
I'm currently 11+2 and suffering,i know i can't take any medication but is there anything natural that works well?
TIA

i got fibrogel from the docs that seems to work :)

Magnesium. I've taken a sachet a day for my whole pregnancy and I really notice it if i've forgotten and missed a day.

There are medicines you can take that help. See you GP or midwife. Lactulose and fybogel are commonly prescribed. Up your fluid intake as this is a main component causing constipation in pregnancy.

Senokot worked for me from the chemist and swimming!

With ur diet increase fibre and your fruit & veg intake

I second prune juice! Try mixing it with orange juice if you don't really like the taste!

Tinned prunes with natural yoghurt is really yummy and has helped me. Also agree with increasing fluid intake - I don't think I was drinking enough water and have now increased that too and feeling much more comfortable!

Doctor can give you lactulose, very effective and safe for pregnancy.

Definately Prunes!!!! I used to have 4 (4 were enough!!) on my shredded Wheat every morning!

Good Luck - I know how hard (excuse the pun) it can be - I eneded up in casualty once....until I discovered Prunes....bliss!!!!

Yep, prune juice or lactulose are both good

Kiwi fruit. Or prunes, dates or dried apricots.

Thanks everyone

I had'nt realised there was medication i could still take,i don't think my carb's craving is helping matters either.

prune juice is ace

BUT

three pregnancies in and I finally mentioned constipation to my GP and I now take one senna and 4 spoons of lactulose every night and IT'S A REVELATION! YOU DO NOT NEED TO SUFFER ANYMORE! YOU MIGHT NOT GET PILES AFTER ALL!

Lactulose and eat lots of fruit. Drink water, good luck!

I was going to suggest Lactulose. I remember thinking, at one point, that I would have to go to the hospital for surgical assistance.