TMI,Sorry, ?? about bowels

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Registered: 07-04-2006
TMI,Sorry, ?? about bowels
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Mon, 01-29-2007 - 8:17am
This is my third pregnancy. I had my dd 2 1/2 years ago so I really don't remember much. I was only pg with my angel for 5 weeks. My question for you is is it normal for your bowels to be totally out of whack and what can I do about it. I haven't had a bowel movement since Tuesday of last week. I don't feel any pains or anything, I just think that it is weird, huh? I really think that it is making my stomach pretty descended, though and I really look pregnant alreay. Any thoughts appreciated.
Thanks,
Courtney
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Registered: 09-09-2006
Mon, 01-29-2007 - 8:31am

Courtney,
Congrats again! Yes, this is definitely normal, and is my biggest symptom of pregnancy still (at 13 wk 5 days). My doc recommended fiber supplements over the counter, like metamucil or fibercon....these aren't laxatives but do help with producing bowel movements. Go easy on these at first though, they can make you gassy. Also, make sure you're drinking plenty of water! Good luck, and do your best not to strain, we dont' want hemorrhoids!

HTH,
Jenn

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Registered: 05-18-2006
Mon, 01-29-2007 - 4:55pm

If you are taking your prenatals, that would definitely be the cause of that.

 
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Registered: 04-03-2006
Mon, 01-29-2007 - 6:14pm
I've struggled with this as well.
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