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[FarmerCathy]

Originally Posted by CraftyMcGluestick 


Good to know! I make my own salad dressings and usually use flax oil, so I always have some on hand. For some reason (like crazy pregnancy?!) salad hasn't been sitting very well with me, but I want to get back to my big bowls of greens and homemade dressing soon. What a bonus that it will help keep things moving!

I've been only able to eat salads if I make homemade bleu cheese dressing.  So yummy!!

[thecoffeebean]

Cathy- Mmmmm, I just added "bleu cheese" to our grocery list... I'm so highly suggestible.

[shiomi]

I just put a spoon of powder fiber into a drink three times a day for about three days post partum with my last child.  I had a pretty bad tear and did NOT like the idea of sitting down, let alone using the washroom.  The fiber certainly did the trick (and shocked my midwives when I said yes to the question on my three days post partum visit ;) )  You can also gorge yourself on hummus and pitas :)

[joanatron]

I have been taking chia pudding (2TBSP chia seeds to 2C milk (I like almond) and maple syrup to taste and either 1TBSP cocoa or 1/2 tsp vanilla powder) So yummy and make the BM easier.  I'm not sure about after birth BM as this is my first, but I am used to 3-5 BM a day and while pregnant, it's been once a day.  :(  I also have used the Traditional Medicine Herbal Laxative teas.  They are VERY effective if you let it steep for 20 mins.  It does take 8 hours to work it's way through.