What to do about severe constipation?

Hi, I'm 4.5 months post op and using a pre-natal multi vitamin as well as calcium supplements and b-12. In the past month or so, I have started to have really bad constipation and it's getting worse each week. I pretty much have a bowel movement once a week. The stool is really dark colored and very hard. (Sorry about how graphic i am being, but you know!) I eat high fiber cereal for breakfast about 2-3 times a week, but that is not helping whatsoever. Do you think I should start using a stool softener or a fiber supplement? I dont know what would really help but I dont think I can handle this. It is so painful, I can't imagine giving birth to be much worse!! hehehe please give me some feedback! Thanks

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