I am 7 weeks pregnant, and last night I have SEVERE constipation, it hurts really really bad! Followed by diarrhea (I kno tmi), I just wanted to know can soooo much straining hurt the baby??? My next doc appt. is thursday, I am gonna talk to him then, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this??Thanks!!!
2007-10-16 01:56:44 · 8 answers · asked by *me* 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
This is a normal symptom in pregnancy. You should drink lots of water, eat lots of fiber and you can also take Colase, an over the counter stool softner. Contact your doctor before taking anything else. Colase is the safest during pregnancy.
Hope this helps
M
2007-10-16 02:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by Pedsgurl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have. It is probably hormonal, or it may mean that you are not getting enough fluids or proper nutrition for you and the baby. Limit your salt intake, and drink lots of water (I know you already need to pee every 5 minutes, but that goes with it, too!) You might also try adding a bit more fiber to your diet, but do it with foods rather than fiber supplements, and increase it gradually or you will have bloating and cramping.
If I were you, I might also try Dannon Activia yogurt as a natural remedy. That works for me and it will actually be good for the baby (extra calcium & all).
Your doctor will probably prescribe a stool softener rather than a laxative, but I don't find these very effective. Do go ahead and mention it at your next appointment, and in the meantime you can call the nurse at his office for advice on what to do or if you should be concerned.
2007-10-16 02:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by arklatexrat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 06:42:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it cannot hurt the baby, but it sounds like what is happening is your newly expanding uterus is putting pressure on your bowels. It happened to me as well. Try to make sure to take your prenatal vitimine every day and some folic acid. Eat lots of raw green leafy veggies if you can stomach it. This will help regulate you a little better. Good luck and congrats.
2007-10-16 02:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by wildflowers234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to increase your water intake, as constipation during pregnancy is very common. Also, a stool softener can help you out. Don't worry, Jr. is probably just fine. Good luck!
2007-10-16 01:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by The Nag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, straining cannot hurt your baby at all, however it could put you at risk for hemmorhoids which are very painful.
Have you tried adding fiber to your diet (i.e. whole grains) or having Metamucil? You also need to stay well-hydrated and if bowel movements continue to be painful you could take a stool softener.
2007-10-16 01:59:30 · answer #6 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hay i had very bad constipation in the first few weeks of pregnancy. i dont think it can hurt your baby. have you try foods that are hight in fiber? it really helps
2007-10-16 02:01:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Constipation usually comes later in pregnancy. Try some stool softeners. That's what my doctor prescribed.
2007-10-16 02:00:23 · answer #8 · answered by bookfreak2day 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋