9 weeks pregnant, what to do for constipation?

Question

So I'm only 9 weeks and am having horrible constipation. I cant drink prune juice it is soooo gross, and metamucil makes me want to vomit. Beside fibre rich foods what can I do to QUICKLY fix this uncomfortable problem and keep it fixed. Please share your tips, I'm feeling really horrible.

Answer 1

Your problem is most likely hard stools in your r****m. Use a regular glycerin suppository, or a Fleet LIQUID glycerin (e***a)- they call them suppositories but they are actually a mini-e***a. These will soften up the problem quite well. Good Luck!

Answer 2

Fruit juice, apple juice, grape juice. These usually do the trick. Try eating apple sauce too if the juice fails to work. You can eat black licorice as it's a natural laxative

With me, what I did was drank a cup of black coffee. With it being a natural laxative as well, it doesn't hurt the baby (as long as caffine consumption is low) and it works within a half an hour. Make sure the coffee is black as cream will dilute it. Good luck!

Answer 3

I had really bad constipation too, I just drank some apple juice. 16oz usually did the trick, it does take between 1-3 hours for it to work though, but it's safe to use to get the bowel movements flowing.

Answer 4

There is a product called "Natural Calm" and it works very well for many pregnant related things, including constipation.  It helps keep your muscles relaxed, helps prevent cramping, calms you down...  I would highly recommend taking it daily.  It will also help you absorb calcium out of your foods - very good thing while pregnant.

Yes, the fruit juice and applesauce/apples will help too.  Also make sure you are drinking plenty of water - 8 - 8 ounces glasses a day, that makes a difference.

Best of luck!

Answer 5

Apple juice or apple cider.....the cider got things moving really quick for me.

Answer 6

Aloe vera juice. Yes it is gross as well but 2 oz in the am will not only help with constipation but will help balance the ph in your stomach. This should help the problem from coming back.