Magnesium citrate and fleet enemas in pregnancy

[chiredhead]

i deal with colonic inertia. I managed it with miralax for many years, but no longer tolerate it. I am 12 weeks pregnant and struggling with constipation more now. I have previously supplemented with 700 mg magnesium citrate with success. Can I use this much while pregnant? Smaller doses do nothing, and colace does not help (nor do bulk forming fiber supplements).

I wpuld also also like to know if using a fleet enema weekly or every other week is safe for my baby. Thank you for your time.

[admin]

chiredhead,

I spoke with Dr Hale he advised these medications were probably ok to use in pregnancy. We do recommend discussing these doses with your OB before taking them.

Sandra Lovato R.N.
InfantRisk Center
806-352-2519

[RihanaRay]

consult your doc