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Bowel Movements Pre and Post Partum
by Muffy228, Nov 29, 2008 01:43PM
Before becoming pregnant, I had very irregular bowel movements and lots of gas. When I was pregnant, this all changed- I was regular and the gas disappeared. I delivered 7 weeks ago and my digestive system is back to where it was. I'm curious if there is a hormone that is produced during pregnancy, a vitamin, or anything that I could do to "recreate" the bowel movement bliss I experienced while pregnant.
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Were you maybe eating a better/different diet while pregnant? Maybe you were ingesting more fiber and more water, which helps regulate your stools.
Only thing I can think of is to maybe take some Metamucil daily to help with your bowels.
As for me, I'm happily munching on some prunes as I type! (Well, maybe not so "happily"... I hate the taste of prunes! hahaha)
Good luck.