Sad, sore and embarrassed: 3rd trimester constipation :(

[splendidsqueak7]

Hi bump chums, I’m looking for some solidarity and perhaps a little advice. I’m 34+3, and I can now add ‘crying on the toilet’ to the list of things I’ve done in this pregnancy. Performing bowel movements is now so horrible: it takes ages and then my bottom is really sore and I need ‘recovery time’ after. This evening I was on the loo for over an hour: I cried and lovely DH had to come and comfort me through the door. I did then wonder what if I physically can’t perform this basic function? Then after an hour it finally happened. DH gave me the biggest cuddle and has done his best to make me feel not gross. But still. I’ve started drinking a little prune juice, any tips for making bathroom-time less of an ordeal? Anyone else had something similar? Worried about this sort of thing happening at work :s TIA

I’ve bought a big sxary bottle of Lactulose from Boots - here’s hoping it works! I’ll continue with chugging back water and my healthy diet, but not all the dried apricots in Tescos could sort this hormonal constipation!

Lactulose is reasonably good for maintenance, but if you have been backed up the 'plug' needs something more than just lactulose. This is where the Movicol comes in.