Constipation!!

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7+3 and v constipated despite eating lots of fibre!! What else can I do?

I had an internal scan last week (conceived through fertility treatment) and everything was fine. I’ve now been discharged by infertility dept so I’m waiting on my midwife appt which I understand is at approx 10 weeks. I know this is normal but doesn’t anyone have any tips/remember when it starts to resolve itself? First baby so I’m clueless!

Some fibre containing food leads to more blockage than clearance. Things that tend to give most people the runs are dried fruit like apricots and prunes. I ate mixed dried fruit when I had problems during the first trimester. I then upped my veg and fruit intake a lot avoiding certain combinations that gave me a blockage.

Anyway I suggest you make a GP appointment asap and get a prescription for a laxative - don't leave it until you see the midwife as you could end up in A&E due to constipation.

Make sure you are getting plenty of fluids too. Constipation means the stool is moving more slowly through your bowel which dries it out as it goes. It's even more important in this heat. I am drinking 2.5-3 litres a day.

Drink gallons of water, small meals, and never strain.