How to get rid of constipation fast during pregnancy?

Question

Constipation has been bothering me so much since I got pregnant, and it's really uncomfortable. Can anyone share some quick and safe ways to get relief from constipation during pregnancy? I need some remedies fast.

Anisha Modi · Answer

Oh god, the struggle is so real. Try drinking warm water first thing in the morning, it helps a lot.

Muskan Srivastava · Answer

Welcome to the glamourous side of pregnancy lol! I literally spent hours in the loo crying. Honestly, eating oats and drinking lukewarm water like a crazy person was the only thing that saved me from exploding.

Hemlata Prasad · Answer

Absolutely, eating 5-6 soaked figs (anjeer) daily morning worked like magic for me.

Ananya Deshmukh · Answer

With office work, I didn't have time for complex remedies. I just kept a box of soaked raisins (kishmish) at my desk and ate them throughout the day, and drank lots of water. It is a quick, mess-free fix that works.

Radhika Senapati · Answer

I can't live without my spicy food but the constipation was a nightmare! I started snacking on sweet prunes and dates instead of biscuits, and it actually cleared my stomach so fast. Plus it satisfied my sweet cravings!

Sudha Govindasamy · Answer

Having thyroid issues made my digestion even slower during pregnancy. I had to eat lots of fiber-rich papaya (only ripe!) and oats, and checked with my doctor regularly to adjust my thyroid dose. Do keep your gynac in loop about your digestion.

Supriya Solanki · Answer

My mother-in-law suggested having warm milk with a little ghee at night, which actually helped me. But also do ask your doctor about a safe stool softener syrup if it's too painful. Stay hydrated.

Kamla Haldar · Answer

When I mentioned this at my hospital, the dietician gave me a customized high-fiber chart and my doctor prescribed a safe syrup. Please don't suffer in silence, just call your hospital coordinator and ask for a quick solution.