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Pregnancy and constipation, 20 weeks?

Does anyone have any safe remedies to releive constipation while pregnant.

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    - Granola Cereal (yummi breakfast)

    - Oatmeal

    - papaya fruit

    - include vegetables in your diet, they have a lot of fiber

    - Drink lots of water all day...

    Good luck hun.

    Source(s): me,28 wks pg
  • 1 decade ago

    I had it really bad until I was 24 weeks and when I finally went I bleeded and it hurt really bad, I only thought about the day i have to give birth it was going to be worst! try using a fiber supplement, such as oat bran, Metamucil, Konsyl or Citrucel. These natural supplements help make stools softer and are safe to use every day. Be sure to drink plenty of water or other fluids every day. Otherwise, fiber supplements can actually make your constipation worse. And add fiber to your diet slowly to avoid problems with gas. it's a good idea to check with your doctor before using any laxatives other than fiber supplements. Try eating lots of high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. It's a good idea to check the content of prepared foods because not all foods claiming to be high in fiber actually are. Drink plenty of fluids and get as much exercise as you can. Swimming and walking are good choices.

  • 1 decade ago

    drink a lot more water. I know that sounds stupidly simple, but it worked for me. Add more fiber to your diet. I suspect that the OTC fiber preparations are safe for a pregnant woman. Ask your doctor about something called Miralax.

  • 1 decade ago

    prune juice all natural and provides awsome vitamins like c .

    it taste great .. you can try eating fiber but since your pregnant it has a different affect as when you were not.. so your best bet prune juice .. taste great .. dont beleive me ask your doc and he will agree .. good luck .. and congradulations ..

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  • 1 decade ago

    just to eat more fiber. also ask your soctor about this because when I asked mine he gave me a whole list of what i could do but i opted with trying to eat more fiber so i can rember everything he said. best of luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    Lots of water and fibre - fruit, veggies, whole grain breads.

  • 1 decade ago

    talk to youir doc.... the prenatals add to this problem.... my doc said to stop taking them for two weeks and then to start again.

  • Lily18
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    I would consult a doctor or pharmacist on this one.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    prune juice or stool softner pills....That is what my doctor told me while i was pregnant.

    good luck

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