https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:09:39 +0000 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:25:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23086 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=567776&title=tmi-constipation#567776 Author: Margs B
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Posted: 16 December 2008 at 9:25am

Well this is a strange one. But I have found that coffee also helps "move" things along. I only have about one a day and normally first thing in the morning when I first get to work. ]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:25:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=567776&title=tmi-constipation#567776 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=567473&title=tmi-constipation#567473 Author: littleLittle
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Posted: 15 December 2008 at 8:42pm

melnel, I noticed that since I started taking Elevit that it's affected me and I wondered if it was the iron levels in it. Although the ms has finished since I started taking it so I don't really want to stop taking it.    

Lots of good advice here to help though!]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:42:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=567473&title=tmi-constipation#567473 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=566965&title=tmi-constipation#566965 Author: Shezamumof3
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Posted: 15 December 2008 at 11:59am

Drinks HEAPS of water and walk walk walk or try to light exercise. Also ask your MW for a natural stool softner and keep eating fruit. You could try some licorice and some bran muffins or anything with fibre.

I really feel for you as i got this in my first trimester with Caden ]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:59:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=566965&title=tmi-constipation#566965 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=566896&title=tmi-constipation#566896 Author: rachelsea
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Posted: 15 December 2008 at 10:55am

Oh I didn't know that licorice could lift your blood pressure! Think I'm ok though as I have low blood pressure. (DH took it on his machine yesterday as 100/60 )

Does anyone know how often we're *supposed* to be going #2? Is every day the norm, or is once every few days ok? (when I was at uni it was once every week or two hehe, goes to show that 2 minute noodles isn't a healthy balanced diet)]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:55:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=566896&title=tmi-constipation#566896 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=566074&title=tmi-constipation#566074 Author: Ella1
Subject: 23086
Posted: 13 December 2008 at 12:30pm

Keep walking!
I find that on the days that I manage to squeeze in a 20-30 minute walk, I can definately go. On other days I often can't.
Keep up with the prunes as well. I soak them in water and eat them in the morning before breakfast.
My mw also commented that bread can often contribute to constipation.

Good luck.]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:30:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=566074&title=tmi-constipation#566074 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565752&title=tmi-constipation#565752 Author: mummyofprinces
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Posted: 12 December 2008 at 8:38pm

Lots and lots of water! If you are taking elevit it could be the iron in it, I had to stop taking it as it got so bad. I have had happy bowels ever since.]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:38:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565752&title=tmi-constipation#565752 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565711&title=tmi-constipation#565711 Author: busymum
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Posted: 12 December 2008 at 7:55pm

You could also try limiting your wheat intake as a lot of people find that to be a binder.]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:55:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565711&title=tmi-constipation#565711 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565388&title=tmi-constipation#565388 Author: whitewave
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Posted: 12 December 2008 at 1:56pm

I've been taking Phloe capsules, that you can get from the supermarket. Natural product based on a kiwifruit extract, no worries at all in pregnancy. They have been working really well! One a day keeps my bowels happy. ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:56:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565388&title=tmi-constipation#565388 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565380&title=tmi-constipation#565380 Author: Margs B
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Posted: 12 December 2008 at 1:49pm

Ok well after a rather painfull morning I went for a walk to the chemist and they gave me some Senokot. They had to look it up in the special book that chemists have to make sure I was allowed to have it but after 2.5hrs these wonder pills have started to work. I also brought from the health food store round the corner a strap of organic licorice.
]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:49:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565380&title=tmi-constipation#565380 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565276&title=tmi-constipation#565276 Author: ginger
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Posted: 12 December 2008 at 11:43am

rachel25 wrote: Think I might get a bag of licorice

Just a note on licorice - it'll probably get you going, but it also lifts your BP, so if you have high BP, just be a bit careful

No ideas at all except drink heeeeaps of water too! I think probably after a while it's just the pressure of baby and not got a lot to do with diet unfortunately ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:43:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565276&title=tmi-constipation#565276 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565217&title=tmi-constipation#565217 Author: HippyMama
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Posted: 12 December 2008 at 10:59am

Lactulose is apparently fine when pg, but you could also try using Metamucil. Good luck!]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:59:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565217&title=tmi-constipation#565217 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565123&title=tmi-constipation#565123 Author: AngieBabe
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Posted: 12 December 2008 at 9:49am

I'm going through this now too, not because of pregnancy but because of the Lap surgery (GA) I just had a coupleof days ago. It was suggested that if the kiwifruit, kiwicrush or prunes don't work I may want try Laxolose... but not sure if you can have this while PG.]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:49:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565123&title=tmi-constipation#565123 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565104&title=tmi-constipation#565104 Author: blondy
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Posted: 12 December 2008 at 9:39am

i don't know if it would help in the short term, but i found having a good helping of bran cereal every day was really helpful.... if nothing happens soon, i'd ring your mw to see what she could suggest? ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:39:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565104&title=tmi-constipation#565104 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565102&title=tmi-constipation#565102 Author: caraMel
Subject: 23086
Posted: 12 December 2008 at 9:39am

Give your midwife a ring, she can prescribe you something to help soften them up and keep you more regular.
I had chronic constipation with my second pregnancy despite eating fresh fruit and prunes by the truckload and my midwife just left a script in my letterbox.
The other thing to remember is don't push too hard! You can wind up with anal fissures or hemorrhoids, ouchies!
Hope you're feeling better soon!]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:39:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565102&title=tmi-constipation#565102 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565097&title=tmi-constipation#565097 Author: rachelsea
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Posted: 12 December 2008 at 9:34am

I'm having the same thing and was just thinking last night I should post and see if we can take metamucil or something while pregnant! Think I might get a bag of licorice, or else when it happens it's going to be painful!!! ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:34:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565097&title=tmi-constipation#565097 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565070&title=tmi-constipation#565070 Author: Margs B
Subject: 23086
Posted: 12 December 2008 at 9:21am

I'm sure there has been a forum on this subject before. Can anyone offer any suggestions on how to get things going. I have been blocked up for about 5 days and have tried everything. Kiwifruit, Prunes, Water etc. Its gotten rather pain full now and I don't want to eat anything to make it worse. ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:21:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23086&PID=565070&title=tmi-constipation#565070