I an 10 weeks pregnant adn really bad constipation?

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I was just wondering if the stuff my doctor told me to get will help. He said take Colace and Merlex til I regulated. Then stop with the merlex but to keep eating lots of fiber. Does the Merlex and Colace work?

Freyamere · Accepted Answer

Colace worked for me but you do have to keep your fiber intake up while you're taking it or itll be harder for it to work

JAS24 · Answer

I think it will probably work. I'm 18 weeks and pretty lucky because I'm not too bad. I eat prunes when I have problems and take my other prenatal vitamins which has a stool softener in it. Taking it every day is too much for me. You could have your doctor switch you to a prenatal vitamin that has a stool softener in it. Make sure to drink lots of water too. I notice exercise helps me as well.

Some Lady · Answer

I don't see why they wouldn't work, your doc is giving them to you specifically for the purpose of relieving constipation.

You can try eating a whole can of baked beans, it worked for me!!!  I didn't go for almost a week, ate a can of baked beans, and then went the next morning, and man did I ever go!!!

Good luck and congrats!

DeeGee · Answer

I never had to take either of those, but walking and drinking prune juice every morning helped me a ton.

ict39 · Answer

Neither worked for me. I'd recommend a warm water enema. It works fast and there's no chemicals.

ProudMOMMY · Answer

it didnt work for me..and i was constipated the entire pregnancy!!!!!!!

I an 10 weeks pregnant adn really bad constipation?

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