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hello,
i am 39 weeks pregnant, i know im not in labor, but when i go to make a bowel movement i have so much pressure that it makes me not want to even go. it isnt a pain from hemmeroids this is different.i have been eating fruits and veggies and i have tried most everything for constipation is there anything else i can do? it hurts pretty bad
Samantha,
You can talk to your doctor about using a gentle safe stool softener like Colace if this continues to be a problem. Fiber will help, but if you are having that much pain/pressure, then you may need a softener to help.
Best,
Catherine
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Catherine Beier MS CBE
Expertise
I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.
Experience
I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.
Publications
My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.
Education/Credentials
I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.
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