I eat well (maybe a tad too much bread), but I drink plenty of fluids, and I eat my daily fruits and veggies. I also excersize regularly. I cant image how Id be feeling if I didnt eat well and excersize!
2007-03-09 01:17:10 · 14 answers · asked by christiago 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Try some probiotics. They will introduce good bacteria into your GI tract and hopefully get you going again. Worked for my wife. Lay off the bread. Also, take a few tablespoons of good quality oils (Udo's choice oils, flax seed oil, fish oil, etc.) Good luck. I hope everything works out. Great job on the exercise and healthy eating. Have fun with your new baby!
2007-03-09 01:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A glycerin suppository, maybe, for the 'immediate' part of your question?
Four days and I'd be going crazy. Hope that, er, works out...
The best advice I got from my midwife was to cut down on the cheese, and to try goat cheese (when I complained about the misery a cheese-free diet would impose). I did find a few interesting things on-line suggesting goat cheese wasn't a silly idea for that. Certainly improved things for me, at any rate.
I ate out twice yesterday; had pizza for lunch, cheese pasta for dinner, and am sort of kicking myself now; I'd forgotten what a big deal the cheese was.
I did NOT find fibre supplements useful, though. At least not the "Benefiber"-style stuff. Little fibre pills designed as laxatives and not "fibre supplements" are useful.
Colace -- or rather the generic -- stool softener is quite helpful, too.
Like you, I eat quite well, and walk a fair bit. And, yeah, I shudder to think of what would be going on if I didn't. I _never_ had a problem with poo prior to pregnancy, so am not terribly inclined to blame myself for poor diet or habits or anything; you probably shouldn't fault yourself either -- just make friends with stool softeners.
2007-03-09 01:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not uncommon for women who are taking prenatal vitamins to become constipated because of the iron in the vitamins. Make sure you drink plenty of orange juice during the day...especially when you take your vitamin. The vitamin C helps process the iron, which is what makes you constipated.
As for immediate relief? I don't know. Four days doesn't seem that big of a deal to me, but, well, everyone is different. Drink lots of water and OJ, and hope for the best!
Good luck!
2007-03-09 01:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Meg M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general, worry, anxiety, minimal physical exercise, and a low-fiber diet may cause constipation. Constipation in pregnant women is thought to occur due to hormones that relax the intestinal muscle and by the pressure of the expanding uterus on the intestines. Relaxation of the intestinal muscle causes food and waste to move slower through your system.
Sometimes iron tablets may contribute to constipation. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water if you are taking iron supplements. You may need to switch to a different type of iron tablet, but it is important to talk to your health care provider first.
Prevention and treatment of constipation involve much of the same thing. Here are a few things that you can do to help prevent constipation from occurring or treat it if you are already experiencing it:
Eat a high fiber diet: Ideally, you will consume 25 to 30 grams per day of dietary fiber from fruits, vegetables, breakfast cereals, whole grain breads, prunes and bran.
Drink a lot of fluids: Drinking plenty of fluids is important, particularly with your increase of fiber. Drink 10 to 12 cups of fluids each day. It is the combination of a high fiber diet and lots of liquid that best help you eliminate your waste. Sweat, hot/humid climates, and exercise may increase your need for additional fluids.
Exercise routinely: If you are inactive, you have a greater chance of constipation. Walking, swimming and other moderate exercises help the intestines work by stimulating your bowels. Schedule exercise three times a week for 20-30 minutes each.
Over-the-counter remedies: There are over-the-counter products such as Metamucil (Catergory B) which may help soften your bowel movements and reduce constipation. Always speak to your health care provider before using over-the-counter medications.
Reduce or eliminate iron supplements: Iron supplements may contribute to constipation. Good nutrition can often meet your iron needs during pregnancy. Taking smaller doses of iron throught the day rather than taking it all at once can reduce constipation. Talk to your health care provider about checking your iron levels and recommendations to manage iron intake during pregnancy.
2007-03-09 01:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by The QUEEN of EVERYTHING! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, there is something called Collace. It's a laxative. It's expensive but if you go to your local drug store, you can find the cheapie version of it for about a fraction of the cost. I guarantee you though that you will be much happier with the results of diarrhea for 2 days (getting you all cleaned out) then being backed up. I know the feeling and I HATE IT. So, get the Collace (generic brand) ...but make sure you ask your doctor if it is safe for your pregnancy (it usually ALWAYS is) ...Just take 1 pill. The next day I assure you, you will start clearing out and you will feel sooo good!
2007-03-09 01:30:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Colace (or generic version) or fiber tablets, if your OB/GYN OK's them. I feel your pain. During my first pregnancy, I had one bout with constipation that lasted for 10 DAYS, defied bran, prune juice, prunes and everything else my husband or I could think of and made me a screaming, weeping wreck when it finally resolved. I was dedicated with the fiber tablets after that and that pretty much 'eliminated' (no pun intended, really!) the problem.
2007-03-09 07:41:56 · answer #6 · answered by yankeegirl91 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was pregnant; I cut out caffiene, therefore my body was extremely sensitive to it. So one cup a coffee and about 30 minutes later there was relief.
Alternatively, you may call your Dr. and they could prescribe something. I wouldn't do anything extreme without their approval.
2007-03-09 01:21:39 · answer #7 · answered by livegrace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat raisin bran for breakfast and as a nighttime snack, take a stool softner, eat some spinach, and eat a lot of fruit until you get back on track. drink a lot of water.
2007-03-09 02:35:26 · answer #8 · answered by dana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a laxative also try eating a bowl of rasin brain every day. i am also five months and this seems to help me
hope it works for you
good luck
2007-03-09 01:47:07 · answer #9 · answered by Emsdal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prune juice, and lots of it. It still has vitamins so you will be giving to the baby too.
2007-03-09 01:25:29 · answer #10 · answered by laceywat1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋