Is it safe to take stool softners when you're pregnant?

Yes, some of them.: Constipation is common in pregnancy; prenatal multivitamins contain iron which can constipate, Progesterone relaxes the digestive tract, and as you get further along the pressure of the uterus pushes on the rectum. Be sure to eat high fiber foods, drink plenty of water, and exercise. If you're headed to the store, colace (docusate sodium) and metamucil are safe over the counter medications to take as well.