I am concerned about my daily bowel movements. Everyday I have to strain and I hope it's not taking a toll on my unborn baby. I noticed the color is also dark green which is unusual. Is this normal? Are there any treatments to help ease the pain?
2007-11-27 07:12:58 · 6 answers · asked by Kay-Bee 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If you are taking prenatal vitamins then they are likely to blame. Prenatal vits have high iron in them and can cause consitpation. Ask your ob about switching to a diff brand. Also, drink lots of water--a gallon a day is about right. Straining is ad when pregnant, or anytime for that matter. Straining will most certainly cause hemeroids. Use a dab of vasoline on your rectum to help ease things along. You may need to add a stool softener, but again, check with your OB first. Also, glycerin suppositories are safe for pregnant women and may help.
2007-11-27 07:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk of magnesia. Effective and safe in pregnancy. Pick some up at Rite Aid, CVS, or even Walmart.
Prune juice works too so does eating prunes, but it might take longer to work. Milk of Magnesia works pretty quickly.
2007-11-27 07:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by FunkyMonkey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that icky green means you're dehydrated
Apple juice is a natural treatment to make you "go"
Stay away from bananas !
2007-11-27 07:19:56 · answer #3 · answered by All-American Princess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i asked my OB for a prenatal w/ stool softener in it. worked very well.
2007-11-27 08:14:42 · answer #4 · answered by I'm so crafty, I make people 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink water, water and more water. Also, you could try an enema if you are brave.
2007-11-27 07:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by Emily 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PRUNE Juice!!!! Drink up....just plug your nose. ( unless you like it for some sick reason)
2007-11-27 07:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by jeepiegurl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋