Question 1

seven weeks pregnant and can't poop?

Accepted Answer

Try colace, (docusate sodium) dulcolax: I am sure nausea and vomiting of pregnancy have contributed to this; avoid zofran at all costs, take Reglan (metoclopramide) instead; start with colace 100 mg \ 2-3 times/day and consider Dulcolax for obstipation. Milk of magnesia and lactulose are also gentle, safe choices for stool softening in pregnancy. Drink plenty of fluids and advance your diet to include fiber and grains, fruits and vegetables as tolerated.

Question 2

38weeeks pregnant today and can't stop pooping.  this has gone on for 2 days now and people say its a sign of labor? is that true?

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No: Having bowel movements is not a sign of labor, but as the baby grow larger in your uterus ("belly"), the growing fetus can push on your bowel, giving you the sensation and feeling/need to defecate.  Best wishes.

Question 3

excruciating pain when i poop (pregnancy constipation). in the meantime that it's being treated, what can i do to alleviate the pain? please help!

Accepted Answer

Constipation: It appears that you are in need of both a stimulant laxative and a stool softener.  An example would be products such as  senokot-s.  Also, i would recommend the insoluble fiber such as bran or psyllium taken on a daily basis.  Finally, drinking plenty of water is also essential.

Question 4

i am 17 weeks pregnant and having constipation and pushing hard to poop does this affect my baby and already i had amissed abortion injan 2013 and d ?

Accepted Answer

No, your constipatio: Doesnt affect the baby. Drink a lot of fluids, eat foods with high fiber content and take stool softeners. If you dont start your symptoms may get worse with time.

Question 5

i am experiencing  constipation. 11 weeks pregnant. took suppository friday pooped very little. took suppository today runny watery brown but no actual poop. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your physician : You may have stool blockage and your physician may have to arrange for the blockage to be removed

Question 6

ive been having fluttery kicking type movements in my lower stomach, i am deffo not pregnant and have constipation and green poop. should i be worried im scared?

Accepted Answer

: It may due to movement of gas in the intestine. for constipation - You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948

Question 7

i'm preganant and i'm having problems pooping it's so bad i can't sleep at night,    what is the best magnesium to get for constipation?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Magnesium Glycinate, which also helps with insomnia.  You can start with 200 mg twice daily and titrate up.  You know you are getting too much when your stools get too soft.  Constipation is COMMON in pregnancy.  Lots of fluids, fiber and you can certainly take an OTC stool softener like Colace (docusate sodium).

Question 8

i am 2 months pregnant and suffering from a chemical smell in my feces. could this be do to constipation, change in diet, or should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Depends: on what that means, but most likely a dietary factor.  Constipation is very common.  Blood in the stools is not normal.

Question 9

my wife at her 8th week of pregnancy has a constipation (3 days). can you suggest harmless treatment to cause a normal stool?

Accepted Answer

Stool softener : Such as colace (docusate sodium) is safe to use in pregnancy.

Question 10

is it common in pregnancy to have constipation? sorry if im saying this . when i pass motion i saw a blood and pain. (hard stool) does it effect baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Yes, constipation is one of the joys of pregnancy. In early pregnancy, the hormones slow the bowel down. In later pregnancy, a combination of increased fluid requirements and having a mass in your belly (the pregnant uterus) is the culprit. In both cases, pushing fluids, water mainly, is key. A finer-type laxative will help hold the water in the stool. Finally, no, this does not hurt the baby.

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Excruciating pain when i poop (pregnancy constipation). in the meantime that it's being treated, what can i do to alleviate the pain? please help!

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I am 17 weeks pregnant and having constipation and pushing hard to poop does this affect my baby and already i had amissed abortion injan 2013 and d ?

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I am experiencing constipation. 11 weeks pregnant. took suppository friday pooped very little. took suppository today runny watery brown but no actual poop. what should i do?

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Ive been having fluttery kicking type movements in my lower stomach, i am deffo not pregnant and have constipation and green poop. should i be worried im scared?

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I'm preganant and i'm having problems pooping it's so bad i can't sleep at night, what is the best magnesium to get for constipation?

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I am 2 months pregnant and suffering from a chemical smell in my feces. could this be do to constipation, change in diet, or should i be concerned?

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My wife at her 8th week of pregnancy has a constipation (3 days). can you suggest harmless treatment to cause a normal stool?

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Is it common in pregnancy to have constipation? sorry if im saying this . when i pass motion i saw a blood and pain. (hard stool) does it effect baby?

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