Constipation ideas... and increase your vitamin intake also

Often, pregnancy constipation can be managed with lifestyle changes. Consider these steps:

Drink plenty of fluids. Aim for eight 8-ounce (237-milliliter) glasses of water a day. Fruit juice — especially prune juice — also can help.

Include physical activity in your daily routine. Daily walks and other aerobic activities can help prevent and treat pregnancy constipation.

Include more fiber in your diet. Choose high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains. With your health care provider's OK, try fiber supplements, such as Metamucil.

Many constipation remedies also have extra vitamins and minerals

Colon maintainence in pregnancy

can be used to relieve constipation, and may help with water retention and weight maintainence

Magnesium Oxide (tablets, gelcaps, or powder)

One should strive for a dosage which will stimulate two to three bowel motions per day. This dosage may be as much as two heaped teaspoons a day or as little as one half teaspoon daily. Remember to listen to your body.
The magnesium oxide should come in white powder form and is generally mixed in half a glass of water. Substances which are mildly acidic, such as lemon juice or apple cider can be added or follow the ingestion of magnesium oxide. These mildly acidic substances enhance the digestion of the magnesium oxide.
Magnesium oxide should not be taken with meals. That is, at least an hour before or after eating. Since magnesium oxide liquefies toxic matter, it can be expected that the bowel motions will be loose. This is not diarrhea but the result of the hydrating effect of magnesium oxide. After the initial intensive or gradual cleansing period, some people will find it beneficial to use magnesium oxide on a regular basis. A general principle is to take enough so as to stimulate regularity. Because magnesium oxide produces water and oxygen it is safe to use on a regular basis.

Benefiber with calcium
3g fiber and 30% daily calcium
can be used regularly

Benefiber plus heart health
An excellent source of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid (33-35%)


Fiber choice with antioxidants
The main source of fiber in FiberChoice® is inulin, the same kind of fiber you'll find in fruits and vegetables.
just two tablets provides 45% of your Daily Value of Vitamin C* and Vitamin E*, and 40% of your Daily Value of Beta Carotene.*
This can be used daily.













Fiber Choice plus Calcium

50% of your daily recommended calcium in each dose
Equal to as much calcium as 14 oz. of milk
More calcium per dose than other fiber supplements
Inulin - fiber to help boost calcium absorption**
Vitamin D added





















Fiber Choice with chromium

Fiber Choice weight management contains chromium picolinate, a naturally occurring compound that aids in metabolism. Each 2-tablet dose contains 200mcg of chromium (167% of daily recommended value.)
can be used regularly




Psyllium Fiber (Metamucil, Konsyl)
can be used regularly
Metamucil can be found with calcium added




Bran cereal or a fiber Cereal (at least 6 grams of fiber daily)

The regular consumption of prune juice or plumsmart
The regular consumption of oatmeal



Miralax one week course
rare use in case other regimens are not effective

be sure to drink 2 liters of fluid (preferably water) daily


If you use splenda, do you know that it comes with added fiber (1 gram)?

Splenda with fiber