QuestionI am having problems with my bowel movements.. I have been unable to go # 2 for a week and I have been having lots of gas I am 1.5 to 2 months into my pregnancy and I am scared on what to take ? can I take a laxative ? do you know what will help with this pain ?
Answer I understand your pain. The best thing to do is to try and fix the problem naturallly. Increase your movement, your water, and your fiber.
Some helpful foods are : BRAN (bran flakes for instance), fresh fruits with the peelings left on, BEANS! , prunes, and prune juice.
Try all those things before heading to the medicine cabinet. If that does not work, you may want to try an enema. Ask your Dr. Good luck to you and Congrats!
