I am due on Dec. 4th so im just shy of being 36wks pregnant, This is my third baby. my first two i went into early labor the doctors had to stop it with medicine. with this child i am basically in limbo right now, for the last week or so i have been having ALOT of Braxton Hicks contractions. My question in can Milk of magnesia start labor? I havent had a bowel movement in over a week, they had given me a bag of fluids threw IV because i was dehydrated but since then nothing. I took the M.O.M cause the birthing center said its safe during pregnancy but since i took it i have been having more and more contractions.
Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.It's good to know that you are nearing term pregnancy. Constipation is usually seen in late pregnancy in many women. I will suggest you to Chat Doctor. This helps in easy bowel emptying. Milk of magnesia and Lactulose are very good bulk laxatives. You can consume them with a couple of glasses of water. They are mild in action and do not initiate labor pains.  I will suggest you to opt diet changes first before going ahead with laxatives. Once you cross 37 weeks, there won't be any risk of premature delivery. May God bless you with a bundle of Joy. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks.