I posted about this only a couple of weeks ago in the Pregnancy General Discussion forums. I was told the same thing by my doc but have since found that I am more regular when I don't take my iron tabs and things are moving easier/less painfully, now that I am taking less fibre (I only mix some in with dinner or muffins instead of that as well as drinking metamucil once a day).

People had some really helpful suggestions for external piles on that thread if you want to check it out. For me it is an internal problem....... the reason they don't recommend the use of many creams is because they are vitamin A based and not good for bubs.