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What percent of women get constipation during pregnancy?
Approximately 50%

Nobody likes to talk about it, but constipation during pregnancy is a crappy reality for many women. A variety of things cause pregnancy constipation:

  • An increase in the hormone progesterone, which relaxes muscles throughout the body, including the digestive tract is one culprit. This causes food to pass through the intestines more slowly.
  • The pressure of your growing uterus on your rectum later in pregnancy can exacerbate the situation.
  • Another culprit is Iron which can make constipation worse.Since pregnant and nursing women need double the amount (27mg), it can wreak havoc on your routine (if you know what we mean). There are special iron blends that help to eliminate this not so friendly guest.
  • Other offenders are anxiety, minimal physical exercise, and a low-fiber diet.

Make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids. If your prenatal vitamin contains iron, you may need to switch to a different type of iron, but it is important to talk to your health care provider first. An increase in the size of your uterus may put pressure on your bowels. So much is happening inside your body!

How To Avoid or Treat Constipation During Pregnancy?

  • Drink plenty of fluids. Water or Boost It Up! Protein Energy Drink is a good choice which contains 3g of fiber to assist with digestive health. Fruit juice, especially prune juice, can also help.
  • Include physical activity in your daily routine. Daily walks and other aerobic activities can help prevent pregnancy constipation not to mention are a great way to stay fit!
  • Include more fiber in your diet. Choose high-fiber foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains. Prunes are a great option (one a day can keep the constipation away!).
    pregnancy constipation.
  • If you take iron supplements, mention the constipation to your health care provider. Although iron is important during pregnancy, higher amounts of iron can cause pregnancy constipation. Certain types of iron are less likely to cause constipation like Ferrochel® iron found in healthy mama® Be Well Rounded!™ Premium Prenatal vitamin and DHA Kit. We encourage you to speak with your healthcare provider.
  • Ladies, constipation can lead to hemorrhoids! Please do your best to avoid or rectify it sooner rather than later.

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Save the pushing for labor!

Pregnancy constipation can be a real drag. We can help get things moving in the right direction with the safest pregnancy constipation relief. Let’s be honest, when nature won’t call, it’s one of those things on the “no one ever told me this was going to happen” list! Our founder, Rachel, was constipated while pregnant and didn’t know the safest remedy to take. In fact, after searching up and down the aisles of her local pharmacy, she wound up taking a product that she later learned was deemed not safe to take. She made it her mission to ensure all women know what products are safe during pregnancy. All healthy mama products are an ode to constipation! Move it Along!™ is OB/GYN recommended and offers gentle, effective, dye and stimulant-free relief for constipation during pregnancy and nursing. You’ll find relief within 12-72 hours. Don’t want to take another pill? Not a problem, Move it Along!™ is crushable so you can mix it in with your food or drink for easy and quick absorption (we told you we were here to help!)

Have Questions? We have answers.

Q: What is constipation?
A: Constipation is a condition in which bowel movements are infrequent or incomplete. Stools may be hard and difficult to expel – often, a very painful process.
Q: What causes constipation during pregnancy?
A: Hormones, as well as vitamins and iron supplements, may cause constipation (difficulty passing stool or incomplete or infrequent passage of hard stools). Pressure on your rectum from your uterus may also cause constipation.
Q: What happens if I’m constipated and don’t treat the issue?
A: Left untreated, constipation can lead to or worsen hemorrhoids which are swollen veins in the rectal area. Hemorrhoids can be extremely uncomfortable.
Q: What is the active ingredient in Move It Along!™?
A: The active ingredient in Move It Along!™ is Docusate Sodium 100 mg which brings fluid into stools making them easier to pass.
Q: Should I discuss my issue with my doctor?
A: Yes, you should discuss the issue with your doctor.
Q: How do I know Move It Along!™ is safe to take during pregnancy?
A: The active ingredient, Docusate Sodium, in Move it Along!™ is not absorbed and not likely to have a negative effect on the fetus. Please note, no medicine is deemed 100% safe to use during pregnancy, discuss your symptoms with your doctor prior to taking Move it Along!.
Q: What information do I need to provide to my doctors so he/she can confirm Move It Along!™ is safe for me to take?
A: You should show your doctor the Move it Along!™ ingredient list with the active ingredients. This link will bring you to the Move it Along!™ ingredient list.
Q: What are the benefits of having a crushable pill?
A: Why take another pill when you can crush Move it Along!™ in your beverage or food. Crushing also reduces the amount of time it takes to begin working so you will FIND RELIEF moving things along a bit quicker!
Q: What are the benefits of the pill being dye-free?
A: Other stool softener options have FD &C dyes which are not considered safe or healthy. There is no benefit for the FD&C dyes to be included and so we have removed them from our pills.
Q: What are the side effects of taking Move It Along!™?
A: Some side effects from Move it Along!™ may include stomach pain, diarrhea or stomach cramping. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience rectal bleeding. Contact your doctor if you experience any side effects
Q: Will Move It Along!™ interfere with other supplements/medicine I am currently taking?
A: We recommend you tell your doctor about all medications you use before taking Move it Along!™.
Q: How long after I take Move It Along!, will it work?
A: Relief from constipation during pregnancy is usually seen in 12-72 hours. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Q: How should I store Move It Along!™?
A: Move it Along!™ should be stored at room temperature in a room without moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Make sure the cap is tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.

Save the pushing for labor!

Pregnancy constipation can be a real drag. We can help get things moving in the right direction with the safest pregnancy constipation relief. Let’s be honest, when nature won’t call, it’s one of those things on the “no one ever told me this was going to happen” list! Our founder, Rachel, was constipated while pregnant and didn’t know the safest remedy to take. In fact, after searching up and down the aisles of her local pharmacy, she wound up taking a product that she later learned was deemed not safe to take. She made it her mission to ensure all women know what products are safe during pregnancy. All healthy mama products are an ode to constipation! Move it Along!™ is OB/GYN recommended and offers gentle, effective, dye and stimulant-free relief for constipation during pregnancy and nursing. You’ll find relief within 12-72 hours. Don’t want to take another pill? Not a problem, Move it Along!™ is crushable so you can mix it in with your food or drink for easy and quick absorption (we told you we were here to help!)

Have Questions? We have answers.

Q: What is constipation?
A: Constipation is a condition in which bowel movements are infrequent or incomplete. Stools may be hard and difficult to expel – often, a very painful process.
Q: What causes constipation during pregnancy?
A: Hormones, as well as vitamins and iron supplements, may cause constipation (difficulty passing stool or incomplete or infrequent passage of hard stools). Pressure on your rectum from your uterus may also cause constipation.
Q: What happens if I’m constipated and don’t treat the issue?
A: Left untreated, constipation can lead to or worsen hemorrhoids which are swollen veins in the rectal area. Hemorrhoids can be extremely uncomfortable.
Q: What is the active ingredient in Move It Along!™?
A: The active ingredient in Move It Along!™ is Docusate Sodium 100 mg which brings fluid into stools making them easier to pass.
Q: Should I discuss my issue with my doctor?
A: Yes, you should discuss the issue with your doctor.
Q: How do I know Move It Along!™ is safe to take during pregnancy?
A: The active ingredient, Docusate Sodium, in Move it Along!™ is not absorbed and not likely to have a negative effect on the fetus. Please note, no medicine is deemed 100% safe to use during pregnancy, discuss your symptoms with your doctor prior to taking Move it Along!.
Q: What information do I need to provide to my doctors so he/she can confirm Move It Along!™ is safe for me to take?
A: You should show your doctor the Move it Along!™ ingredient list with the active ingredients. This link will bring you to the Move it Along!™ ingredient list.
Q: What are the benefits of having a crushable pill?
A: Why take another pill when you can crush Move it Along!™ in your beverage or food. Crushing also reduces the amount of time it takes to begin working so you will FIND RELIEF moving things along a bit quicker!
Q: What are the benefits of the pill being dye-free?
A: Other stool softener options have FD &C dyes which are not considered safe or healthy. There is no benefit for the FD&C dyes to be included and so we have removed them from our pills.
Q: What are the side effects of taking Move It Along!™?
A: Some side effects from Move it Along!™ may include stomach pain, diarrhea or stomach cramping. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience rectal bleeding. Contact your doctor if you experience any side effects
Q: Will Move It Along!™ interfere with other supplements/medicine I am currently taking?
A: We recommend you tell your doctor about all medications you use before taking Move it Along!™.
Q: How long after I take Move It Along!, will it work?
A: Relief from constipation during pregnancy is usually seen in 12-72 hours. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Q: How should I store Move It Along!™?
A: Move it Along!™ should be stored at room temperature in a room without moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Make sure the cap is tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.

Save the pushing for labor!

Pregnancy constipation can be a real drag. We can help get things moving in the right direction with the safest pregnancy constipation relief. Let’s be honest, when nature won’t call, it’s one of those things on the “no one ever told me this was going to happen” list! Our founder, Rachel, was constipated while pregnant and didn’t know the safest remedy to take. In fact, after searching up and down the aisles of her local pharmacy, she wound up taking a product that she later learned was deemed not safe to take. She made it her mission to ensure all women know what products are safe during pregnancy. All healthy mama products are an ode to constipation! Move it Along!™ is OB/GYN recommended and offers gentle, effective, dye and stimulant-free relief for constipation during pregnancy and nursing. You’ll find relief within 12-72 hours. Don’t want to take another pill? Not a problem, Move it Along!™ is crushable so you can mix it in with your food or drink for easy and quick absorption (we told you we were here to help!)

Have Questions? We have answers.

Q: What is constipation?
A: Constipation is a condition in which bowel movements are infrequent or incomplete. Stools may be hard and difficult to expel – often, a very painful process.
Q: What causes constipation during pregnancy?
A: Hormones, as well as vitamins and iron supplements, may cause constipation (difficulty passing stool or incomplete or infrequent passage of hard stools). Pressure on your rectum from your uterus may also cause constipation.
Q: What happens if I’m constipated and don’t treat the issue?
A: Left untreated, constipation can lead to or worsen hemorrhoids which are swollen veins in the rectal area. Hemorrhoids can be extremely uncomfortable.
Q: What is the active ingredient in Move It Along!™?
A: The active ingredient in Move It Along!™ is Docusate Sodium 100 mg which brings fluid into stools making them easier to pass.
Q: Should I discuss my issue with my doctor?
A: Yes, you should discuss the issue with your doctor.
Q: How do I know Move It Along!™ is safe to take during pregnancy?
A: The active ingredient, Docusate Sodium, in Move it Along!™ is not absorbed and not likely to have a negative effect on the fetus. Please note, no medicine is deemed 100% safe to use during pregnancy, discuss your symptoms with your doctor prior to taking Move it Along!.
Q: What information do I need to provide to my doctors so he/she can confirm Move It Along!™ is safe for me to take?
A: You should show your doctor the Move it Along!™ ingredient list with the active ingredients. This link will bring you to the Move it Along!™ ingredient list.
Q: What are the benefits of having a crushable pill?
A: Why take another pill when you can crush Move it Along!™ in your beverage or food. Crushing also reduces the amount of time it takes to begin working so you will FIND RELIEF moving things along a bit quicker!
Q: What are the benefits of the pill being dye-free?
A: Other stool softener options have FD &C dyes which are not considered safe or healthy. There is no benefit for the FD&C dyes to be included and so we have removed them from our pills.
Q: What are the side effects of taking Move It Along!™?
A: Some side effects from Move it Along!™ may include stomach pain, diarrhea or stomach cramping. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience rectal bleeding. Contact your doctor if you experience any side effects
Q: Will Move It Along!™ interfere with other supplements/medicine I am currently taking?
A: We recommend you tell your doctor about all medications you use before taking Move it Along!™.
Q: How long after I take Move It Along!, will it work?
A: Relief from constipation during pregnancy is usually seen in 12-72 hours. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Q: How should I store Move It Along!™?
A: Move it Along!™ should be stored at room temperature in a room without moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Make sure the cap is tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.

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What NOT to take while Pregnant and Nursing:

Anything called a laxative should be avoided as it can cause uterine contractions.

AVOID DURING PREGNANCY AND USE CAUTIOUSLY WHILE NURSING:
  • Senna (Peri-Colace)
  • Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
  • Mineral Oil
  • Any laxative (unless prescribed by your healthcare professional)

Consult your healthcare provider prior to taking any medication while pregnant or nursing. Follow the directions on the package.

*No medication is considered 100% safe during pregnancy or nursing

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