Becoming pregnant
#178051 - 05/10/05 04:26 PM
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b232
Reged: 05/05/05
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Loc: Seguin, Texas USA
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I will be married soon and I would very much enjoy having children afterwards. Has anyone been pregnant with IBS w/ c? Is it healthy or a good idea or should I just not try at all?
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I was not *diagnosed* w/IBS when I was pregnant with my daughter. However, I had miserable C throughout most of my pregnancy. Like, causing ripping C. Bleah. I was put on a stool softener called pericolace, which I understand isn't on the market anymore, but for the most part I just suffered.
You'll want to be careful about the iron content of your pre-natal vitamins. They tend to load on the iron, which is very constipating. (I didn't know enough to stop taking them at the time, which I think is 90% of why it was so miserable.)
Also just be mindful of your triggers... try to stay calm, etc. I think you're lucky to be going into it knowing about your IBS.
Children are a lifetime of joy ahead of you. Don't be scared. The juice is worth the squeeze!!
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MANY people have been pregnant with IBS C! Actually, even w/o IBS, the majority of woman will be C when they are pregnant.
I am pregnant now, but I am IBS-D (although I have been back and forth between D and C now that I'm pregnant). You'll figure out something that works for you.
I really recommend Heather's Acacia Tummy Fiber!
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Many women actually see a reduction in their IBs symtpoms while pregnant! I'm currently seeing a RE (reproductive endocrinologist) and trying to get pregnant! Do a search and you will see lots of posts about pregnancy!!
As far as the pre-natal vitamins go, there is one now that actually has a stool softner built in to it so it you are prone to C that might be something to mention to your obgyn about! 
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I was diagnosed after my pregnancy with IBS-C, but did have C during my pregnancy. I took a pre-natal with a stool softner and I also took colace with my pregnancy. It wasn't that unbearable. The end product is soooo worth it!!! 
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As far as the pre-natal vitamins go, there is one now that actually has a stool softner built in to it so it you are prone to C that might be something to mention to your obgyn about!
I have IBS D (although more C since my last baby) and I tried vitamins with a stool softner. They worked too well for me. I would end up having to go several times within an hour of taking them. Good luck.
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