Constipation

[swiftthebest]

Hi all i am 7 weeks pregnant and feelin very down. I am really glad to be pregnant but i am constantly feeling sick from morning until night. I am finding hard to enjoy my food although i am still eating. I am also consitpated any one got any ideas, can i use suppospotries? as i have not been for 8 days (sorry folk lol) I'm Natalie by the way and this is my first time on here i am 25yrs old and pregnant with my first.

[natalie_1982]

Hey Natalie, we just met in the other thread - I'm Natalie, I'm seven weeks gone and I am 24 (nearly 25 though!), and this is my first too.

I haven't been bad with constipation, but I am have been having Bran flakes with raisins for brekkie, salad for lunch and healthy meals in the evenings. That was until the past few days when I am finding it hard to eat anything at all. I am feeling constantly icky, and don't fancy anything to eat at all. The thought of food is now making me want to heave.

Anyway, enough of my whinging, I can't answer your question I'm afraid regarding whether you can use suppositries, but I though I would just say hi and that you are not alone; I am a hormonal witch from hell, with enormous, painful boobs who only stays awake for about half an hour a day. Hopefully, this should stop in a few weeks :-) (that's what my fella is hoping anyway)

[Psychick]

I have found eating little and often a great help with morning sickness. Its not a cure, but it does help. For example, if I start feeling a little queasey, I have a piece of fruit or a yoghurt, or even a bar of chocolate or a packet of crisp.
As for the constipation, you do have to be careful what you take. Have you tried prunes or prune juice? You could also ask at your doctor/midwife/chemist what you can take thats safe but effective.

[redcrx]

sweetcorn!!!

I was exactly like you and didnt go for days, then my mum told me to eat sweetcorn (tinned or fresh)

It works really well!

Good luck

[jane1098]

try eating gingernut biscuits for the sickness and as for the constipation.....be aware of piles, try not to strain. i found eating bran flakes every morning helped.

[daffy654]

Are you taking folic acid or iron tablets? If so that could be the cause of your constipation. I wouldn't use suppositories or any type of laxative as they aren't recommended during pregnancy. Have a word with your local pharmacist as they would know what is safe and what isn't.