How early does constipation occur?

Question

how early did you experience constipation? was it before your missed period?

Answer 1

You can become constipated from prenatal vitamins because they contain so much iron, so as soon as you start taking those.  

Answer 2

I was constipated from day one until around week 36. I'm 38 weeks now and I go multiple times a day. It happens as your body prepares and cleanses itself for the birth.

Answer 3

It was after I found out I was pregnant.  Being that I was pregnant with twins my Dr tells me I had more progesterone than your average pregnant woman.  And progesterone slows down your metabolism anyway.  So yeah, when I started going on a regular basis again, I was SOOO excited about it.

Answer 4

keep hydrated  

Answer 5

you can help preventing it by drinking lots of water and changing your diet. more fiber!

Answer 6

I was constipated from about 2 weeks after conceiving...and yes it was way before my missed period...it's horrible I know...but try drinking lots of water and maybe even some prune juice (I know it's yucky but it helps)