TMI question

The past few days I've had the hardest time pooping. Does anyone know of any way I can make this happen without straining so hard? 😩 I know it's silly but I always worry about my baby when I push too hard, lol but aside from that silly worry it really bothers me. 
Idk if I should be straining or if I should just wait and let things flow naturally, but I have been waiting awhile and nothing happens unless I push hard. One time before I was pregnant I got constipated so badly that I almost had to have surgery. I went two weeks without a bowl movment and I'm afraid if I don't make myself go that will happen again 😫😫😫😫