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  • The Scoop on Poop: When Baby is Constipated

    For an infant however, with an inability to communicate or understand either the cause or solution, the misery of constipation can be unbearable, both for him and for you! Let's get started by getting the "scoop on poop" -- or in this case, rather, the lack thereof!

  • Hemorrhoids: Harmless Yet Horrible

    Hemorrhoids are a very common medical complaint. About 40% of pregnant women develop them. So what can you do to prevent them? If you have them, what is a safe treatment for you and baby?

  • What Can I Do About Constipation During the First Trimester?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am in my first trimester; about 5 weeks now. I am experiencing bad constipation! I have tried everything from fiber cereals to Metamucil and drinking plenty of water. It feels like nothing is working. I have used enemas in the past and they have worked.

    Can I use one now to relieve the pain? Is this safe for the baby?

  • Painful Constipation in Early Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 8 weeks pregnant second child. I woke up this morning severely constipated. I went very white and was sweating profusely. I have never experienced this before. It took almost two hours of agonizing pain before I finally had a movement. Now I am afraid to go to the toilet again in case of reoccurance.

    Please can you help me? I am really scared

    Josey

  • Constipation in Early Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 9 weeks today. I have been really constipated, which I am told is normal. The problem is before I got pregnant my iron was always low and every few months I was on iron pills. Once I got pregnant I stopped taking them, until I saw my doctor to be sure I could still take them (on Thursday).

  • Constipation During Pregnancy and After the Birth

    The experience of pregnancy and childbirth has long been described as miraculous. Constipation is commonly associated with pregnancy and the period directly after the birth. The problems, although part of the miracle of birth, can make you feel less than miraculous! Here are some very simple things that help alleviate constipation during pregnancy and in the post-partum period.

  • What Can I Take For Constipation?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am now 6 weeks pregnant and I am constipated. Can I take a mild laxative, if it exists? If I can't take a laxative what should I do? This feeling is very annoying and I hope you can give me some advice. Thank you in advance for taking time out to read my email.

  • Changes in Your Third Trimester of Pregnancy

    There are a number of changes that take place in your third trimester of pregnancy. It's time to get to know them!

  • Physical Facts and Comfort Measures, Birth to 6 Weeks

    The first 6 weeks following your delivery is still part of the childbearing cycle. Called the postpartum period, it brings many changes as your body adjusts to a non-pregnant state.

  • Your Body's Changes and Your Baby's Growth, 33 - 36 weeks

    Your baby's skin is pink to reddish in color and is smooth. The body is continuing to fill out. The sucking and grasping reflexes are strong. At about 34 weeks, a substance that is necessary for the lungs to function (surfactant) is steadily produced.

  • How Exercise Affects Your Pregnancy

    Exercise during pregnancy helps to alleviate many of the common problems of pregnancy. It improves circulation (which helps prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, leg cramps, and swelling of the ankles).

  • Constipation in Early Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 9 weeks today. I have been really constipated, which I am told is normal. The problem is before I got pregnant my iron was always low and every few months I was on iron pills. Once I got pregnant I stopped taking them, until I saw my doctor to be sure I could still take them (on Thursday).

  • Constipation During Pregnancy and After the Birth

    The experience of pregnancy and childbirth has long been described as miraculous. Constipation is commonly associated with pregnancy and the period directly after the birth. The problems, although part of the miracle of birth, can make you feel less than miraculous! Here are some very simple things that help alleviate constipation during pregnancy and in the post-partum period.

  • Painful Constipation in Early Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 8 weeks pregnant second child. I woke up this morning severely constipated. I went very white and was sweating profusely. I have never experienced this before. It took almost two hours of agonizing pain before I finally had a movement. Now I am afraid to go to the toilet again in case of reoccurance.

    Please can you help me? I am really scared

    Josey

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 25

    As pathetic as this sounds I do believe that the stool softeners are my new favorite medicine! After being on the pills for a few days, that ache I was feeling has gone away. Hurray! I am so thankful it wasn't anything serious.

  • What Can I Do About Constipation During the First Trimester?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am in my first trimester; about 5 weeks now. I am experiencing bad constipation! I have tried everything from fiber cereals to Metamucil and drinking plenty of water. It feels like nothing is working. I have used enemas in the past and they have worked.

    Can I use one now to relieve the pain? Is this safe for the baby?

  • Pregnancy Tips: 17-20 Weeks

    Walking is an excellent form of exercise for most women during pregnancy. It helps to alleviate discomforts that you may experience, such as leg cramps, constipation, insomnia, and fatigue.

  • Early Pregnancy Symptoms

    The onset and degree of pregnancy symptoms will vary within women. Many women experience them within days of conception, others take a few weeks before these signs of pregnancy kick in and a lucky few feel no discomfort at all.

  • Sandy's Surprise -- A Fall and a Scare!

    The day started out when I fell in our bathroom at around 5 am and hit my stomach on the side of the toilet bowl. I decided to go back to bed and just see how everything panned out. I started to cramp, and then when I woke up for the day around 8:30, I actually had some bright red spotting!

  • Hemorrhoids: Harmless Yet Horrible

    Hemorrhoids are a very common medical complaint. About 40% of pregnant women develop them. So what can you do to prevent them? If you have them, what is a safe treatment for you and baby?