Laxative?!

Question

I'm just about 25 weeks and am super constipated the past two days. I feel the need to go, and feel like it's "right there" (tmi) but it won't come out! Its so uncomfortable and kind of painful. I have stool softeners from when I was about 13 weeks but haven't needed them in a while. I also have a laxative and think that would help a little more with this situation? But I'm not sure. Ive heard they're not safe in the beginning but would one be okay now? 
The laxative is called Dulcolax pink laxative tablets. It was recommended to my mom by the pharmacist at CVS. 
Any input would be helpful!

Answer

Stay away from the laxatives. If you need immediate results and are feeling like it is "right there" try a glycerin suppository. Should work within a few minutes. Then make sure to adjust your diet to include more fiber and water so it doesn't happen again.

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Don't take laxatives. Stick with the stool softeners, fruit, prune juice especially, tons of water, etc. Ask your doc for more help if it's really bad.

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Prune juice helps me a ton (though don't overdo it when you first get it--cramps!). I've been constipated my whole pregnancy inspite of a great diet, exercise, and water. I think it's my prenatals or just hormones. But yes, prune juice and smoothies with fruits and veggies work wonders.

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Colace Metamucil there's an approved constipation med list

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Take some cal mag. I also use floradix which is a liquid iron supplement and a prenatal without the iron. Midwife approved and I don't get constipated. Also, while you're having trouble passing stool try and keep your intake of protein to 60-70 grams not any higher.

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You can't take a stimulating laxative during pregnancy.. try milk of magnesia.. saved my bowels.  It works quick and doesn't cause contractions

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