Constipation after birth

Anyone encountered constipation after giving birth? Already at week 3 PP. Tried stool softener prescribed by Doc but doesn't seem to help. Drank alot of fluid (include soup n red date tea, didn't take much plain water tho as confinement period was told to just drink red date tea, but occasionally I will sip plain water), had banana, papaya, apple,.prunes too. Don't know why still constipated

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because the white laxative given by hosp doesnt really work. at least for me. it came out bit by bit then i had remaining other brand stool softener and that brand works for me coz it emptied the whole thing 🫠 recommended by my niece (shocking). the brand is Lactul (purple box) but to get it over the counter, you need to show IC. it's a controlled drug apparently. you can give it a try. shoppee sells it though...😆 also, consume more fibre food.

Home Birthclub: November 2023 anyone encountered constipation after giving birth already week 3 pp tried st