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I have suffered problems with constipation with 2 pregnancies. I take a fiber supplement (Metamucil tablets) before bed every day and that helps. I try to get as much water as possible too. The bottom line is this, no one has ever died from constipation. I usually just wait it out. It does eventually make it's way out. I know that's not that comforting when you're suffering through it but it usually works for me. I have taken a tylenol to help with the discomfort but for the most part it seems to do it all by itself. It just takes a while. I would most likely not take anything Rx'd because I tend to be sensitive to such things and I wouldn't want to risk a laxitive reaction. I definitely vote on the side of caution. I hope that helps!

I've started taking Colace which is a stool softener and is found to be completely safe during pregnancy. I was pretty constipated myself and even though it's not a laxative it does help.

Hi there. I can empathise with you. I have suffered constipation since having my daughter and ended up with an anal fissure and piles because of it. It hurts like hell. The best thing for me is eating prunes. I know you'll all be saying yuk!!! I actually quite like them, but I find they work an absolute wonder, better than any medication. ALso drinking boiled cooled water helps. Try and keep drinking fluids such as fruit juice and cereals etc. Movicol didnt work for me. It made me sick. I went into labour being constipated and the pressure I had in the back passage was extremely sore. They had to give me an enema (sp) which was NOT pleasant. Good luck

i find that drinking lots of water (min 2 liters a day) and eating granny smith apples does the trick for me.. also, lots of milk.. I'm 38.5 weeks now and i've been constipated maybe 2 or 3 times throughout the whole pregnancy and it was when i was messing with my diet... more fruit u eat, the better, but granny smith apples.. good luck