Anyone got any solutions to pregnancy constipation?

[Jane7]

It's not so much that I don't go - I still go every day. But, well, without going into too much detail, it's not as easy as it used to be. Everything's a bit hard and painful to get out.
Sorry if TMI...
Any suggestions appreciated - I'm trying to drink lots of water and eat fruit and veg, but it doesn't seem to make much difference.

LOL at meditating!

best for me is 2/3 cup of warm water with lemon juice or herbal tea first thing in the morning, then sitting in toilet and massaging belly clockwise withe gentle pressure on sides.

honey in hot water, first thing, works for me. it's a bit less violent than laxatives - gets everything out effectively but doesn't leave your belly too confused.

oh, and the orange dried apricots give me terrible wind - i'd recommend the brown (ie unsulphured) ones.