This is kinda embarassing but...

Rebecca - posted on 01/07/2010

Lots of water and light exercising. If you can get to the local gym and jsut walk the track or the treadmil if it's too cold out. Should do the trick:) Remember not to walk too fast if you weren't a walker before as it can raise your temperature too high but other then that it works for me and keeps me regular

Amber - posted on 01/07/2010

yes i was while i was around that far along also! something that helps me honestly is a glass of hot choc.....

Amy - posted on 01/07/2010

I agree, Traci. We go out to eat Mexican food and I have not once left without having to make a quick trip to the bathroom.

Traci - posted on 01/07/2010

ok this may sound crazy but it happened to me when i was pregnant and i actually ate alot of chinese and mexican food and that seemed to help me out alot

Mandie - posted on 01/07/2010

lots of water or as nasty as it tastes prune juice, stay away from apple juice my doc told me that was adding to my constipation when i was pregnant

Kammi - posted on 01/07/2010

Tht's pretty normal...especially if ur taking iron. I remember being extremely constipated @ times....very uncomfortable!! U can try stool softeners, apple juice, prune or white grape juice & of course, water. Definitely stay away from cheese & bananas!!! Good luck!....if these thgs don't help just talk 2 ur dr. :)

Morgan - posted on 01/07/2010

I was told that things that start with with "P" will make you poop. Like pears peaches pineapple, etc.... Also lots of water and juices. I also took a stool softener,

Glorie - posted on 01/07/2010

Be sure that orange juice is apart of your everyday diet. Also if this is your first baby make sure that when you have it that they give you a stool softner after. I have 3 kids and with my first one they didn't and I thought I was gonna die bc I had stitches.

Chicky - posted on 01/07/2010

i was told colase was perfectly alright. you can find it at your local pharmacy or even walmart.

Charlotte - posted on 01/07/2010

cranberry juice can be good and pure orange juice

Amanda - posted on 01/07/2010

Prune Juice did wonders for me!!!!

Jessica - posted on 01/07/2010

My doctor had me take colace a few times a day, but what helped the most was walking. Taking a few long walks definitely helped get things moving.

Shiela - posted on 01/07/2010

Just eat plenty of fiber rich foods and ask your doctor what he/she thinks would be okay to take. My doctor is okay with Colace but you should ask yours, all doctors have different opinions of what is okay to take, just something I've noticed.

Megan - posted on 01/07/2010

I ate brownberry bread (it is a brand) in the morning. I swear by it. It my take a day or two to kick in but it definately helps. It is sold at Wal-mart and I'm sure other major stores.

Candice - posted on 01/07/2010

I had that problem when I was pregnant too it sucks cuz your not really allowed to take any meds,atleast thats what my dr said, but try apple juice and cranberry juice. Not from concentrate the 100% juics itll help a lil..

Jessica - posted on 01/07/2010

k i know this is grows but trust me it works =) I had the same thing happen to me in my pregnancy. The only thing that the doctor told me about that worked for me, was here is comes, rubbing by my bottom hole, (dont worry you wont poop on yourself) it relaxes thous muscles.

Darylann - posted on 01/07/2010

Ask your Dr. about taking stool softeners.

Rebecca - posted on 01/07/2010

dont be embarassed hun its natural try a cup of tea with brown sugar or raw sugar it worked for me

Laura - posted on 01/06/2010

power aide!

Lyssa - posted on 01/06/2010

omg i was constipated throughout my entire pregnancy. Mine was caused from prenatal vitamins so I had to be switched to Prenate DHA which has a stool softner in the vitamin. Helped tremendously

Danielle - posted on 01/06/2010

Water...apple juice...and for me, this might sound ridiculous, but french onion soup ALWAYS loosened me up. I'd avoid the laxatives if I were you. Like a lot of the girls here I was told to stay away from them because they could cause contractions.

Toni - posted on 01/06/2010

Activia yogurt work's great!

Angela - posted on 01/06/2010

also try to avoid alot of cheese in your diet as it will constipate you. like others have said too prune juice, but watch the juice because of too much hidden sugars. and yogurt will help regulate you too.

Angela - posted on 01/06/2010

Drink lots of water, it is a natural help to digestive problems.

Missy - posted on 01/06/2010

My Dr. prescribed me Colace while I was pregnant. Ask about that

Miranda - posted on 01/06/2010

I discovered this immunity drink in the yogurt section of the grocery store. Its DanActive by Dannon and it comes in a couple different flavors. Not only does it help you build your bodies immunity, it makes you have to go to the bathroom. I even give them to my 16 month old when she seems to be constipated. She goes within hours. Dont drink more than 1 a day.....it worked for me!

Lindsey - posted on 01/06/2010

drink prune juice, if u dont like it, try plum juice. anything high in fiber will help

Sheila - posted on 01/06/2010

i know that while not being prego coffee does the trick for me..so maybe some decafe might have the same effect?

Nicole - posted on 01/06/2010

Prune juice all the way

Crystal - posted on 01/06/2010

I had that problem horribly all through my pregnancy. Id say LOTS of fibre and liquids, especially water. Try to get apple juice and apple sauce (P/P suggested too). That seemed to decrease the amount I was for a period at least. GL!

Amber - posted on 01/06/2010

I am 20 weeks and in my first trimester i got real bad..painful..my doctor suggested to me stool softners (colace) that i bought from target and mineral oil..i take one tablet everyday with prenatal and 1 tablespoon twice a day of mineral oil..worked liked a charm!!

Michelle - posted on 01/06/2010

I was told to take 2 stool softeners in the morning and 2 at night. It did not make it comfortable but at least i went every day. It was colace but check with doc..

Samantha - posted on 01/06/2010

thats the worse thing goin i hated that so much after i had my daughter 10weeks ago i didnt go for nearly a week and a half i asked the mid wife she said that i could take lacolose and its save to take tho pregnancy as well coz i had it wit my son now 16months but i was bad while i was pregnant with him lol hope it works if not try a hott water bottom and sit on it lol strange i know but its an old wives tail might work lol good luck

Sarah - posted on 01/06/2010

I would just make sure you eat friuts like apple and oranges anything with fiber. Fiber choice cereal honey clusters is good. This is normal when you're pregnant especally if you take extra iron. I had to take extra iron all three times and with my first I learned to eat foods with fiber to counteract with the iron.

Christina - posted on 01/06/2010

Fresh blueberries have become my best friend, and since they're my toddler's favorite fruit too, we stock up!!

Amy - posted on 01/06/2010

Metamucil Fiber capsules work really well. I also like to eat those fiber one granola bars. A couple of those gives you about 80% of your suggested daily fiber intake.

Jennifer - posted on 01/06/2010

Amassage therapist can also massage your tummy to help your body manipulate the blockage... Just a thought. Have someone massage your tummy from your right pubic bone to right below you ribs, from thatbpoint to right below your left rib cage down to your left pubic bone.... add slight pressure to manipulate the blockage... OR go see a massage therapist who should be able to help. If its severe its a thought.

Alisha - posted on 01/06/2010

I would go to a health food store and tell them you are pregnant and they will be able to give you some natural stool softeners; or ask your doctor! Don't be afraid to speak up girl it happens to everyone!

Donna - posted on 01/06/2010

bananas n water.

Chestina - posted on 01/06/2010

It happens to use all. I actually was for almost 3 months. I was told to eat bananas and dairy's and drink alot of water since it goes through your digestive system. The more water the looser your stools become. Or you can ask your dr and they may give you a stool laxative which is gross but works.

Amber - posted on 01/06/2010

I think every women goes through this so don't be embarassed!!jucice/prunes help and supposibly green veggies help too?? bananas don't help but hender so try not to eat to many of those,,i ate alot do to leg cramps..

Danielle - posted on 01/06/2010

My dr prescribed me a prenatal vitamin with a laxative pill and it has helped so much. It's called CitraNatal Assure.

Amanda - posted on 01/06/2010

Exercise worked best for me....I tried to stay very active walking and the elliptical all through my pregnancy which alleviated so many problems...I was even at the gym the day I went into labor...he he. I had no constipation and no swelling. It helped with labor too. Anything you can do to just keep moving through the day will help.

Shannon - posted on 01/06/2010

Fruit is your best friend! tons of strawberries! and grapes, oranges! and so much water yo feel like your brain is floating!

Julieann - posted on 01/06/2010

Have you tried drinking prune juice? Its nasty but it works. I wouldnt take anything over the counter for it. If the prune juice doesnt work you can mix 2 tablespoons of corn syrup in a drink (orange juice is the best) twice a day..that helps too. But if those dont help then call your OB/GYN and see what they suggest. Trust me its not embarrassing. It happens to us all :) Good Luck!

Kellye - posted on 01/06/2010

WOW I stayed so constipated when I was prgnant! Partially due to my cheese cravings! One time it was so bad and the enema I tried didnt work, and I was in so much pain, I called ems. It was that bad. They recomended go to the hospital so that I did. (which was embarassing bc the dr was sooooo CUTE) I was in so much pain I really didnt care that bad. Mainly what you should do, because I didnt do this as much as I should have when I was pregnant, is drink drink drink. Fluids are your best friend! Water, juice...I hated water and was never thirsty but forced 1/2 water and juice down. It reallyt helped. It softenes everything up!

Natasha - posted on 01/06/2010

Eat lots of dried and fresh fruit. It helped me alot. good luck!

Sarah - posted on 01/05/2010

lots of water. dried fruit. i had that issue. fiber one makes these muffins (blueberry, apple cinnamon or something else) i loooove the apple cinncamin ones. they are delicious. they make you kind of "farty" lol for a day or two but they taste sooo good and they have lots of fiber which helps. also, try a fiber pill. i had to take iron when i was preggo because of anemia but the fiber did wonders. benefiber makes a pill, a chewable or a drop in you put in water. good luck!

Sativa - posted on 01/05/2010

White grape juice may help.

Ana - posted on 01/05/2010

yes the prune juice is good do not eat allout of cracker or bread is better drinking jiuce like mango melon