suggest fibre rich food to reduce constipation during pregnancy?

Question

hi, i have got constipation and the doctor told me to eat more fibre rich food can u suggest, sum fibre rich food to reduce constipation?13 weeks pregnant

Answer 1

All Bran
Peanuts, 3 oz
Raisin Bran or Grape Nuts
Peas/lima beans, ½ cup
whole wheat pasta
1 medium apple
whole wheat bagel
1 medium banana
whole wheat bread
Broccoli

aspargus has also helped relieve the constipation during pregnancy for me

Answer 2

Best Constipation Cures

Answer 3

Fruit, prunes, lettuce (roughage), sweet potatoes, whole grain breads (check label for fiber content). If the constipation gets too bad, ask the doctor about fiber-con or colace.
Best of luck to you.

Answer 4

I make sure to drink lot's of water as well as try to stay active in addition to some of the foods other listed. I find that drinking plenty of water helps me the most.

You could also try a Fiber suppliment like Benefiber or Fiber Sure.

Answer 5

whole bread brown pasta fruit cereals like all bran and bran flakes fruit and fibre try not to eat to much junk food lots of veg and water

Answer 6

Yes, but if won't work right away. My doctor told me to eat fiber rich foods and to take my vitamins every other day, and it has helped a lot!

Answer 7

The pre-natal vitamins cause constipation. My OB suggested taking stool softeners...note: NOT A LAXATIVE!!! I took one every morning and it helped, though I still got a little backed up. Good luck!

Answer 8

Bran cereal

Answer 9

any kind of nut. cashew peanut walnut sunflower seeds. bran cereal, anything whole wheat. as always talk to your doctor about this issue today he is the best person to get advice from

Answer 10

Prune juice supposed to be the best thing - also brown bread, muesli, apricots...