What can i take for constipation during pregnancy?

Question

Constipation has become a daily struggle since i hit my second trimester, its so uncomfortable. Dont want to take anything random without asking. What helped you ladies, will run it by my gynac too.

Ratna Oberoi · Answer

Constipation was a nightmare for me both times. What actually helped: lots of water, soaked raisins and prunes in the morning, more fibre like fruits and salads, and a bit of walking. Dont take any laxative on your own though, ask your gynac if food isnt enough.

Swapna Gokhale · Answer

Between work and sitting all day it got worse for me. I started keeping a water bottle on my desk, ate a fruit mid morning and walked a bit. Simple but it worked. If those dont help, mention it to your doc rather than self medicating.

Sheetal Pradhan · Answer

Beta in our house we always gave soaked figs and a little warm water in the morning, it works gently. Keep eating fibre rich food and drink plenty water. But if it gets really bad, dont take any churan on your own, ask the doctor.

Manorama Modi · Answer

Water, fibre, fruits and a little walking helped me. For medicine, only what your gynac approves.

Trishna Singhania · Answer

I stuck to natural fixes, papaya in moderation, lots of water, and walking after meals helped me the most. Iron tablets can make it worse so I'd tell your doctor if its bad, she might adjust something. Dont reach for medicine without asking her.

Daakshayani Naidu · Answer

Haan ye problem bahut common hai na pregnancy mein. Mai subah khaali pet thoda gunguna paani aur raat ko bheege hue kishmish leti thi, kaafi aaram mila. Pani khoob piyo. Agar fir bhi na ho to apni gynac se hi pucho.