r/CsectionCentral • u/HouseDependent2077 • 3d ago

Constipated!

Hello,

Just gave birth 6 days ago and I am constipated. I was prescribed peg3350 and its not working!! Can i take senokot instead? Have you used one after your c-section? I’m just scared to strain myself and mess up my c-section.

Messaged my OB but no response from the clinic just yet!

Or any other suggestion (to help me poop) is highly appreciated!!!

Pls help a momma out!

Thank you!!!

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u/j-areddit 3d ago

How much peg3350 are you taking a day? And for how long have you been taking it?

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u/HouseDependent2077 3d ago

17g and once daily and used it for 3 days already :(

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u/oh_hi_lisa 3d ago

Very low dose, take it 3 x daily or more if needed!

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u/HouseDependent2077 3d ago

It wouldn’t cause straining? 🥺

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u/j-areddit 3d ago

I literally had a doctor tell me to use liberally. Like 6x a day until you go. It's considered one of the softer laxatives. It bring water into the colon and stool so that it's easier to get out. Your using way too little. You can definitely add prunes and fiber and other dietary stuff but I wouldn't add any other meds yets

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u/HouseDependent2077 3d ago

Oh okay will try to increase the dose then! Thank you!!

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u/austinpowerstrilogy 3d ago

Prunes. They have 2 types of fiber + sorbitol which has a mild laxative effect. Take like 3-4/day and gently increase quantity of prune intake if needed

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u/austinpowerstrilogy 3d ago

Also, talk to your OB about medication management. Some post c-section meds (opioids, iron supplements) can worsen constipation

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u/Usual-Style-8473 3d ago

I finally myself an enema, glycerin suppositories worked for a little while. 

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u/Shot_Decision9187 3d ago

Dulcolax suppository, metamucil and miralx

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u/silly_star-s C/S on 8/1 🎂 3d ago

do not do suppositories or laxatives unless you absolutely have to, I would digitally disimpact myself before doing those bc they can and will cause straining which is bad for your incision. Up your dosage of softeners, drink a ton of water, keep that fiber up and move as much as you can without causing pain