I'm constipated!

Constipation is common throughout pregnancy, often with onset in the first trimester.

What can be done?

Constipation and be minimised by eating more fresh fruit, high fibre food, unprocessed bran, drinking adequate fluids (one to two litres of water per day) and with regular exercise. Highly refined and fast food can make your more prone to constipation.

Occasionally over-the-counter medications such as Metamucil, Normacol, Senokot or Agarol may be needed. These are safe and it is better to take them than strain on the toilet. Iron tablets can aggravate this problem. If this is so please advise me. 

Also try a recommended recipe: Frozen blueberries, 2 strawberries, 2 oranges juiced and 2 kiwi fruit all blended together. Sounds nice? It should get you going again!