Why am I so constipated??

Question

I have never struggled with constipation until being pregnant. I drink water, eat fiber, and my doctor started recommending Metamucil daily. But I still can only have about two bowel movements a week. Has anyone else experienced this??

Answer

One of the most common complaints in pregnancy is constipation….then you get to the end and it’s diarrhea lol.

Answer

Hormones of pregnancy slow the intestines , which allows for more water absorption which leads to constipation . Just up your water intake

Answer

Unfortunately very common in pregnancy due to hormones affecting muscle contractions

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Its from the rising progesterone. You can try to take a stool softener like Colace as long as your dr approves it. During my 1st trimester, I couldnt go for 9 days at a time for 6 weeks until I started taking Colace. It got much better once I got to 2nd trimester, but happens again with the hormone surges

Answer

Hormones!
When I’m pregnant I only go like once a week! 😭

Why am I so constipated??

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