Welcome to EmpowHER. I hope it's true and wish you a healthy pregnancy.
Constipation is not a typical early sign of pregnancy. A missed period is, as well as a positive pregnancy test.
Consider scheduling an appointment with your gynecologist who can confirm the pregnancy with a blood hCG test, and start prenatal care.
Not having a bowel movement for one week is unusual and should be addressed. Either increase the amount of water you drink daily, add more fiber to your diet and talk with your doctor about using a stool softener. Better to get this under control before it can be an issue in the later months of pregnancy.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. I hope it's true and wish you a healthy pregnancy.
Constipation is not a typical early sign of pregnancy. A missed period is, as well as a positive pregnancy test.
Consider scheduling an appointment with your gynecologist who can confirm the pregnancy with a blood hCG test, and start prenatal care.
Not having a bowel movement for one week is unusual and should be addressed. Either increase the amount of water you drink daily, add more fiber to your diet and talk with your doctor about using a stool softener. Better to get this under control before it can be an issue in the later months of pregnancy.
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November 6, 2015 - 9:30amMaryann
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