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Kate's Story
Age: 28
Occupation: Secretary
I never had a problem with constipation until I was pregnant. I went to the toilet very regular. But when I became pregnant, everything changed. My body seemed to go through so many changes and my hormones were playing havoc with my body.
I became constipated during my first trimester. I wanted to go to the toilet, but I felt so bloated. It was even painful at times, and I felt really uncomfortable walking. I spent more and more time on the toilet, but nothing seemed to be moving. On days when I was constipated, I felt less lively and bubbly than usual, so it began effecting my moods too.
I decided that I should eat more healthily to see if that would have an effect. I had my usual bran flakes in the morning, but thought that maybe I wasn't getting enough fibre in my diet. As I was pregnant, I wanted to look after myself better, and get my 5 portions of fruit and veg a day. I stopped eating as much processed food and made a concerted effort to eat more healthily. But sometimes I would still get constipated. I didn't want to strain, because I didn't want to put my body through unnecessary pressure.
Recently, I have started taking Fybogel Hi-Fibre on a regular basis to help relieve my constipation. My doctor said it was suitable for me to use during pregnancy. I was really concerned what I was putting into my body as most pregnant women are. You tend to worry about everything. Fybogel Hi-Fibre contains Ispaghula husk, and I felt sure that I was treating my constipation in the best way. If I suffer again, I will definitely use Fybogel Hi-Fibre to treat my constipation even once I have had the baby. Now constipation is at least one less thing during my pregnancy to worry about now!
Medicines can affect the unborn baby. Always talk to you doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine in pregnancy.
