Constipation

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I am 11 weeks and badly constipated. It’s been the same on and off for weeks and lactulose isn’t helping. I have some glycerine supiaitoires-are they safe to use? And how often can I use them?

Ask for movicol, I was horrendously constipated during both of my pregnancies, and lactulose didn't make a bit of difference. Movicol was a miracle for me, safe in pregnancy.

It's miserable, isn't it? Don't worry, it passes (sorry, couldn't resist that pun )

What worked for me was lots of bean stew, all bran and drinking about 8 pints of water a day.

Thank you both. I had movical in my last pregnancy and it didn’t really work then but I think I still have some so I’ll check the date and try it now.

Coffee will sort you out

Get a stool to rest your feet on when you go to the toilet! That and coffee worked wonders for me!

TMI but all sorted! The movical worked! I already use a stool-definitely helps! Thanks everyone!

Great news op, now to stock up on the movicol!