16 WEEKS ADVICE

[Hollie257]

Hi all first time mum here and currently 16 weeks pregnant today, I believe I am constipated and mylower belly feels really tight I don’t have any pain as such it just fees really tight 24/7 and also tight when I stand up and also have some pressure when I need a wee- has anyone else experienced similar/any tips?

Anyone???

Hi, I’m 16 weeks tomorrow, I haven’t had this exact feeling but could it be a UTI?
Constipation sucks as a pregnancy symptom! Orange juice and anything packed with fibre has helped me (but not too much).
I’d ask midwife/GP to do a urine sample and rule out an infection x

Hi OP

im now 25 weeks but have had constipation and and off since about 16/17 weeks. I notice when I don’t drink lots of water or eat (lots and lots!) fruit & veg I get constipated. I’ve also been tracking what I eat to see if there’s anything in particular that stops me going so perhaps that might help? Your GP can prescribe oral solutions to help if you’re really backed up though so look into that if nothing else helps.

I have some pressure at this stage of my pregnancy and it feels like I need a wee when I’m constipated. It could be because of the organs moving etc? I can’t be sure tbh but your symptoms don’t sound completely unusual.

Hope you have some relief soon x