I've heard when pregnant, you get constipated. How many days do you go without having a bowel movement?
2006-09-10 14:44:56 · 7 answers · asked by Mandi B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
You probably shouldn't go more than 2, if you go too long you risk an impaction or blockage. Eat plenty of fiber (I eat high fiber cereal every day) and drink lots and lots of water. If you have a problem with constipation your doctor can tell you a safe medication, don't take anything without talking to the doctor first.
2006-09-10 15:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by S. O. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go 2-3 days without having one. I Was that way, and I still am if you really must know. some people go 20 times a day and some go once every 4-5 days
each person is different. If you are really concerned though, tell your doc about it. THey should be able to give you the best advice.
2006-09-10 22:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by Genny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor said not to longer than 3 days w/o a b.m. But you aren't supposed to take laxatives when pregnant, so you can take a stool softener or eat more fiber.
2006-09-10 22:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by Nate's Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took colace(a stool softener) when i was pregnant to prevent constipation. When you are pregnant you need to eliminate all sources of discomfort. Prevention is the cure.
2006-09-10 21:48:03 · answer #4 · answered by therego2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have bad morning sickness then you might go longer without a BM...when i was pregnant with my daughter i was VERY sick and i would go maybe every 3 days but if it becomes painfull you would need to go to the doc and get a percripition
2006-09-10 21:49:56 · answer #5 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people do but some people get the complete opposite!!!!
2006-09-10 21:47:48 · answer #6 · answered by monroe1172002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on everybody isnt the same i have heard that it makes you use the bathroom
2006-09-10 22:11:05 · answer #7 · answered by I wish I could......... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋