Constipation 😫

Sena? That’s what helped my 7 day of horridness

Drs have prescribed my lactolose, get a GP appointment, it definitely helps. Even though I’m still struggling, it helps me go x

Definitely speak to your GP, there are laxatives that are safe in pregnancy and lots of people take them, it’s a very common problem

I’ve found lactulose and fybogel to help, fybogel helps to go and the lactulose is a softener so it helps to pass the stools, my midwife advised against senna and anything with senna in as it can irritate the uterus apparently, I don’t take either laxative every day as I don’t need it daily but it’s certainly helped when needed!

Please see your GP. 1. Ensure adequate hydration 2L water a day 2. Increase fibre in your diet (will need to be well hydrated for it for work) 3. Try some OTC laxatives 4. Stay active if you’re well enough to do so. 5. See your doctor about this as they can give you lots of advice especially the fissure and you don’t need to suffer in silence

Thank you girls! I’m going to speak to my GP tomorrow and definitely try a few different things!