Charcoal tablets

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K8eee · 31/07/2013 18:05

So I'm bloated, uncomfortable, windy and nauseas.

Popped into holland and Barrett this morning, and the advisor suggested I take charcoal tablets for my bloating. She said to consult my midwife which I will but gas anyone else tried them?

P.s I also bought some ginger and lemon tea, I hate ginger but AMAZING for nausea

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Mus1cmum · 31/07/2013 18:14

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Mus1cmum · 31/07/2013 18:15

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K8eee · 31/07/2013 18:15

Phone?

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Mus1cmum · 31/07/2013 18:17

Hi! I don't know about whether charcoal is good during pregnancy but it has been amazing for me for a host of complaints including ibs symptoms including heartburn and indigestion and thrush as it is alkaline.However it can contribute to constipation so be careful!

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K8eee · 31/07/2013 18:25

Oh I'm already constipated one day and the next I can go maybe I'll wait to speak to my midwife unless anyone else has experience of taking them whilst pregnant

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Mus1cmum · 31/07/2013 19:19

Yep! On a bumpy coach at the mo! Sorry!

mejypoo · 31/07/2013 19:35

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K8eee · 31/07/2013 19:58

Well I've been told peppermint should be avoided whilst pregnant

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EmB1715 · 31/07/2013 22:38

Peppermint is fine. You'd have to drink loads of cups consecutively for it to be a problem!

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