Constipation relief?

Question

Hi ladies! I'm 5w5d and this is my first pregnancy (YAY🎉🎉🎉)! I've had ongoing cramping since week 4 which I've read is normal, but I'm having stronger cramping now and I believe it's due to constipation as my bowel movements have definitely not been regular (also read this is normal).  I've seen mixed reviews on rather miralax is safe for use... so my question is what are you using that has been approved and helped you find some relief?!

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Drink TONS of water

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The best thing is to drink as much water as you can handle..... I tried everything natural as I didn't want to take laxatives and water/Greek yoghurt seemed to be the only things that helped move things along. If it helps, everything returned to normal around week 7 for me so fingers crossed as your body gets used to the hormones it will even out for you 🤞🤞🤞

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I use Metamucil and tons of water. Definitely helps the constipation and doesn't seem to be bothering baby.

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Drink plenty of water, eat mints with peppermint in, warm baths and a lot of walking! I've been suffering so bad with it. Try and use a small stool when going to the toilet so you're in a squatting position! Not very comfy but helps so much!

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A little  (and I do mean a little, like, a shot glass) prune juice helped me. I was trying to avoid any meds if I could.

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My fertility specialist said to use Colace(stool softener)

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The doctor told me to use any generic stool softener and she also told me that miralax is safe to use .. make sure to also drink lots and lots of water and herbal non caffeinated tea

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