Scared of bowel movement - what can I take for this?

Question

I haven’t had a bowel movement in 5 days and I’m 36 weeks pregnant. 
The last couple of times I’ve tried nothing has come and when I have been successful it was painful and took me about 20 minutes. 
I’ve taken prune juice and more water. Not sure if that is enough.
What can I take for this? I am terrified of when a bowel movement will come now.

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I take over the counter Colace pretty much daily as recommended by my OB. It’s a stool softener and really helps. My prenatals have had me constipated my entire pregnancy. Increase the fiber in your diet as well (try eating bran cereals, whole grains, there’s also a fiber one brand that has really good brownies and other snacks that can help with fiber intake and they work wonders for constipation) and of course staying hydrated.

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Coffee always helps me

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You can get your doctor to prescribe you medication for it. I’m on iron supplements and my doctor prescribed me medication to help with constipation

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There are stool softeners safe for pregnancy

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Coconut water.. I drank some the other day just to hydrate and found out quickly that it is an excellent laxative. Super effective. Lol

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Talk to your doctor. I had this happen and ended up in L and D due to cramping because of it. She suggested a glass of warm prune juice daily. It takes a few days but it will get stuff moving.

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Coffee and stool softeners have saved my butt postpartum

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Coffee, bananas, frosted mini wheats, lots and lots of water. But if you haven’t had one in five days you may need to ask your doctor if they can help. Hope you find relief soon.

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I went to a naturals store today and they suggested flax oil. I guess we will see how it works out!

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I take Metamucil every night before bed and it's a lifesaver for me during pregnancy.

Scared of bowel movement - what can I take for this?

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