Constipating During Pregnancy!

Archanaanchan · Apr 13, 2018

Mistt said: ↑

Hey Archu !
Congratulations and take care of your health . Happy news....
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Thanks a lot Mistt

Archanaanchan · Apr 13, 2018

shravs3 said: ↑

Congrats Archu . For constipation you can try soaking dry Figs 1 or 2 ,overnight with some water . next day morning drink only the water which was soaked and evening have the fruit too . Repeat for few days ! It has iron and fibre content too. I really tried and it did work . And I don’t know if you can eat figs while you are conceived so here is the link you can refer too which says its totally safe ....

5 Unexpected Health Benefits Of Eating Figs (Anjeer) In Pregnancy

The benefits of figs of pregnant women - November 2010 Babies | Forums | What to Expect
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Hey Shraavs Thank you.. Tried figs .. Not helping much this time..

Archanaanchan · Apr 13, 2018

aspha said: ↑

Soak black raisins overnight. in the morning eat these soaked black raisins. Also increase fiber intake and water.
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Hi aspha .. Sure .. I will try

Archanaanchan · Apr 13, 2018

DDream said: ↑

Congrats!!

Try 'Slow Release Iron' tablets. (google it). Ask for it. It is gentle than the usual iron tablets .

I was also very sensitive to iron and suffered a lot. Finally my Gyno give me prenatal with stool softeners. Still it was of not much use. You can also try fiber supplements like 'Metamucil'. If nothing works try stool softener like 'colace' (I took it many times during my pregnancy). Please ask your doctor about it before taking any. Soaking your bottom (sitz bath) in warm water just before BM may also help to relax muscles there.

During my second pregnancy I took slow release iron with prenatal vitamins (over the counter drugs), not prescriptions, based suggestions by my family doctor. I didnt face any issue.

Eat lot of vegetables and fruits
Take care.
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Thanks DD ...

Thank you for those suggestions. I will definitely try out your suggestions and keep you posted . I am hopeful that it would help.

Archanaanchan · Apr 13, 2018

Gauri03 said: ↑

Congratulations Archana! I had the same problem. As the previous poster suggested, if the natural remedies don't work, ask your doctor about switching to Slow Fe. It's a slow release over the counter iron supplement. It really helped me with my problem.
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Hey Gouri...
Thank you.I will definitely talk to my Doctor about slow FE.

Archanaanchan · Apr 13, 2018

Sandycandy said: ↑

Congratulations on mini sakkare archoo ! . I second the slow release tablets , helped me .
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Thank you pinky urf sugar candy...

Archanaanchan · Apr 13, 2018

Shanvy said: ↑

and if you are ok with trying antural sources of iron - wheat grass juice works miracles, but i was hesitant to suggest it.

add some bananas to your fruits, dates too.

and drink warm water @Archanaanchan

yes for some people syrup works better than tablets and other slow release iron.
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As usual your suggestions are always commendable Shanvy.. I will definitely try them out and keep you posted . I will check about wheat grass with my Doctor.

Archanaanchan · Apr 13, 2018

Naari said: ↑

Congrats again Archu dear!! Take good care of yourself and make sure you pester Mr Archu with enough food cravings And did I see at odd hours?
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Thank you pyaaari...
yes you did

Archanaanchan · Apr 13, 2018

Chiu said: ↑

I am 16 weeks along and had the same problem. Metamucil works like a charm for me.
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My Doctor suggested the same... I m yet to try

Archanaanchan · Apr 13, 2018

Sunburst said: ↑

Congrats archu . Hmm so now I know why you were off IL for so long . Must be busy .
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Thanks sunny... You got it right