im 38 weeks pregnant and have a very full tummy feeling, ive had a pain all day so its not contractions as they have been constant so i was wondering if it could be constipation setting in again as i've had it during my pregnancy is there any constipation medication i can take to see if that clears out my tummy and makes me feel better so i could at least rule that out
thanks
2007-03-05 01:14:00 · 22 answers · asked by irish_jipper 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
go to your doctor and he'll give you som latulose...its what they give babys when there constipated. i suffered badly when i was pregnant. try eating tinned fruit but drink the juice aswell.
2007-03-05 01:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 23:19:55 · answer #2 · answered by Katherine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take whole aloe...get it at the health food store...I take mine in capsule form...but they have liquid too....very healthy...no chemicals to harm baby.
Constipation
Constipation is the difficult or infrequent excretion of feces. The frequency of bowel movements considered to be normal depends on the individual; "normal" may range from movements three times a day to three times a week. Greater intervals of time between movements than is customary for a particular person are a sign of constipation. The condition is not an illness in itself, but it may be a symptom of one. A physician should be consulted if the condition persists.
Causes
Constipation is most often caused by insufficient bulk in the diet or the habit of ignoring the desire to defecate. This gradually makes the rectum tight as the feces accumulate there, especially if a person's diet contains little vegetable fiber and a lot of highly processed food. Some effects of hormones produced during pregnancy may aggravate the problem. A marked change in diet, for example, as a weight-losing measure, may cause constipation.
Why does Pharm-Aloe® Whole Leaf Aloe Vera work?
Aloe Vera also contains aloin, which in small dosages acts as a natural laxative.
Hope this is helpful. Just type in Aloe constipation in the search bar...you can find additional information...as I am not recommending any one brand...
2007-03-05 01:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by ticklemeblue 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try fibre gel i was 26 weeks in major pain with constipation and the docs gave me fibre gel, worked a treat n is fine to take durin pregnancy, but chance are being 38 weeks pregnant u will soon rid the constipation as your body flushes out stuff in your digestive system ready for labour. hope this helps xx
2007-03-05 04:02:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aside from fibre. Glycerin suppositories are perfectly safe because very little, if any is absorbed into the blood stream. Also they act on the stool after all the vitamins have been taken out and they can not cause diarrhea either.
Start with a half dose or less, they are very powerful -for me anyway. I use a half an infant dose. The good thing is they work pretty much immediately.
2007-03-05 01:43:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also 38 weeks pregnant and having the same problem.
I asked and my Dr. said to take Colace. Just plain Colace nothing with a stimulant in it I believe it was called Sodium ------ . It's an o-t-c capsule that is in the pharmacy of your drugstore. I got the store brand and it worked very well. It did take a day or 2 for it to work but it did.
Good Luck on your delivery!
2007-03-05 01:30:02 · answer #6 · answered by aredcan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My midwife recommended dried apricots at the beginning of my pregnancy. Take 4 today and then 2 every day after that. You'll NEVER be constipated again. They don't give you stomach cramps either but make you go well.
2007-03-05 01:24:42 · answer #7 · answered by Trizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reciently had my third child, and had severe constipation during my 5th month. My doctors would not allow me to take anything, but suggested easing the constipation with a particular diet designed to ease constipation. I would suggest talking to your doctor, and asking them which foods/beverages will help you, and eliminate the foods that are contributing.
2007-03-05 01:19:09 · answer #8 · answered by NicotineFit 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would try a little bit of prune juice. It will help get things moving. I know I would drink it after I had my babies as well to make sure the 'stool' stayed soft.
Just don't drink too much juice too fast...you'll be having the opposite problem if you do. :0)
2007-03-05 01:26:26 · answer #9 · answered by izofblue37 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try eating plums or drinking plumb juice. It's a natural way to get rid of constipation.
2007-03-05 01:18:31 · answer #10 · answered by brand_new_monkey 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋