My midwife suggested lactulose to me. You can get it on prescription or from the chemist. Male sure you’re getting plenty of fibre and drinking lots of water too.
Dried prunes Waitrose are the best. And i bought a squatty potty. Basically a little step to get you into a squat position. You could see if that position helps by propping your feet up on a couple of toilet rolls each side
I found something that really helps my bowel or soften the stool. It was by coincident because I was craving for honeydew and cantaloupe. I have like 1/4 or sometimes half (guilty) of a melon a day and turns out it help with my bowel and my cravings :D. Hope it helps you too.
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