Constipation at 11 weeks

Constipation in pregnancy is really common, especially in the second and third trimester, but it can definitely start earlier too. The hormones relax your bowel muscles and the iron supplements don't help either if you're on them. Every 3-5 days with pain in between isn't ideal and worth flagging to your PD or gynaecologist, just to make sure everything's fine and they can suggest what's safe to take for relief. In the meantime, lots of fluids, high-fibre foods and maybe some gentle movement might help ease things a bit.

I’m experiencing this too! I spoke with my gynae and 3-5 days is an indication it’s constipation, so it’s best to be able to clear every 1-2 days. Increasing fibre and increasing water intake both don’t work for me. Former no effect, and latter too bloated and water taste horrible. I’m trying prune juice and it works. Also consult your gynae cause they can prescribe some stuffs to soften your stool and enable you to pass motion more. I’ll be trying that next.