1st trimester constipation???

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I know it's a little TMI, but ladies I need help! My doctor told me to eat more fiber and exercise more, which I have. All the research I've done has told me stool softners, which I've used. Nothing seems to help and I'm completely miserable and uncomfortable. Has anyone else had this issue?? What worked for you guys??

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Probiotics!

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Yup. Same. Almost 7 weeks and I've had the dreaded constipation, painful relief when it does come maybe every 3 days. What I have found helps me is I'm a natural fermentation nerd (I brew my own Kombucha and make saurekraut at home too) so I try to incorporate a few servings of my creations into my diet every day. It does get things moving as the natural probiotics do their job! Since my bowels are sluggish due to the progesterone, it can get a little gassy but hey! I'm just glad for some relief.

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Yes. I did. It was terrible. I got the worst cramps! I started drinking smoothies in the mornings. High fiber fruits like apples(with the peel), bananas, oranges, strawberries, and raspberries. Exotic fruits are also a good sources like mango, persimmon, and guava. Leafy green veggies are good source of fiber too. I really feel like the smoothies helped and I took stool softener too.

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Oh my Lord, i'm on the exact same boat. I eat a lot of fruit and drink water, but that hasn't made it any easier. I'm afraid of taking any stool softener, do you guys recommend a brand? Is there a stool softener made for pregnant women?

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Definitely experienced this - or rather still am!!! So uncomfortable!!! And then when I do manage to go I am in agony afterwards. Even had some bleeding from there so may have cut?! It's just so uncomfortable and embarrassing I don't want to talk to a doctor about it!! On top of that am getting pain actually in my 'flower' as I call it!!! Like a throbbing and stabbing pain!! I've looked it up and it says it can be normal but has anyone else experienced this?? I've had it for a few weeks and was worried but found out Sunday I am pregnant (now 5 weeks!!) and thinking it was that all along! Any advice would be much appreciated!!! Thank you ☺️

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I'm also in the same boat,  it's just so uncomfortable!  I'm taking stool softener, senokot,  prune juice, fruit smoothies, tons of water, coconut oil, exercising,  stopped eating bread,  sugar,  etc... I'm pretty much only eating super soft foods but Nothing is helping! It's awful! Any other recommendations?  Please??

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I have it bad too! In the beginning of my pregnancy (I didn't know I was pregnant yet) I was using benefiber (amazing stuff) and it helped so much but I stopped using it because I want to ask my doctor about it. My appointment is next week so I'll let you know if it's safe! Until then, prunes help. Lots of leafy greens and fruits too.