Constipation during pregnancy is very common. It is caused by some pregnancy hormones. These hormones act on your large intestine by reducing the peristaltic action. (gentle contracting and relaxing of your intestine and bowel to push the stool along). When this peristaltic action is slowed down more water is absorbed from your stools causing them to become hard and thus causing constipation. Extra fluid and fibre may help relieve constipation however I would personally recommend coloxyl and senna tablets. These tablets not only contain a stool softener which helps prevent your stools become hard but they also increase the peristaltic action of your bowel, lessening the time that the stools sit in your intestine and thus reducing the reabsorbing of fluid from your stools.
Tanks guys,
I went to the chemist after I read your suggestions and I have now got coloxyl and I tried 1 tablet last night. I went this morning and it was not difficult at all although it was only a small amount at least I wasn't needing to nearly burst a blood vessel to push it out. Will see how I go with this for the rest of the week. I may have to increase it to two tablets. But I feel better already. My tummy doesn't feel tight and uncomfortable so I think it's done the trick. I am so glad I found this site, and so grateful for your advice.
Thank you again!
Thanks Sara,
I feel pretty good today best I have felt in a couple of weeks. So must have worked. I have also just drank 1.5 litres by lunch time which is a huge thing for me. Funny thing I am not usually thirsty but now that I have drank all that fluid I am feeling thirsty. Go figure. But I am hoping that will help with things tomorrow morning!
P.S. I stay clear of all the diet suggestions like apricots, prunes, juice etc cause they all give me the most uncomfortable cramps and very smelly gas. So water and these fabulous tablets will be all I will be trying to solve this little problem.
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