Hello,

Warning : Possibly TMI for the squeamish

I'm not pregnant but consider myself a bit of an expert on constipation (well, everyone has to have something they're good at).

I have problems with it in the latter stages of my menstrual cycle, irrespective of the fact that I eat a diet rich in fibre, exercise and drink plenty of water. I think I'm just bloody lucky really.

What I've found that works like a charm and is completely harmless is psyllium husk. It is not absorbed by the body. About a teaspoonful in a glass of orange juice each morning should see you right. Just a warning, it might take a couple of days to work but it really makes life a lot easier. I take it every day. It can be found in supermarkets and is not expensive.

Hope you get some relief soon!