Constipation can become very painful if ignored, so please mention this to your gynac in your next visit. Don't take any over-the-counter medicine on your own as it can cause cramps. They might give a safe pregnancy syrup.
My pregnancy app tracker kept reminding me to log my water intake, which really helped! I drank 3 liters daily and had soaked prunes every morning. It worked wonders for my bowel movements, track your water intake and see!
First of all, stop sitting for too long and drink warm water throughout the day. Eat lots of green leafy veggies and walk for 15 mins after dinner. Don't ignore this, otherwise it turns into piles later.
Same here, I am struggling so much with this in my 5th month! Is it okay to eat isabgol daily? I try to drink water but still feeling so bloated and heavy.
It's a very common issue due to progesterone hormones. Try adding more fiber like oats and raw veggies to your diet, and drink plenty of water. But please discuss this with your doctor before taking any laxatives or syrups.
Ugh, I had bad nausea so I couldn't even drink enough water, which made constipation worse. I started taking coconut water and curd, which was easier on my stomach and helped with potty too. Hope you feel better soon!
Warm milk with a spoon of ghee at night worked best for me ghar pe. Also, eat papaya only if your doctor allowed, otherwise stick to apples and bananas. Simple home remedies are best but keep moving a little bit.
Oh god, I used to worry that straining too much would affect the baby, it was so stressful! But my doctor assured me the baby is safe. Try fiber-rich foods but do call your doctor if it gets too painful.
