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Suggest Remedy For Constipation During Pregnancy
I'm 37 weeks 5 days pregnant and am having constipation issues, my doctor has a list of approved laxatives, but didn't mention anything about being so close to my due date... Any wextra complications I should know about? (Age 27, height 5'4", weight 168)
Fri, 2 Feb 2018
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Dear constipation in pregnancy is common but altered diet habits with high fiber diet is useful to control it.
stool softeners like docusate can initiate defecation without irritating intestinal wall. Lactulose also may used but it act as a osmatic laxative. But under the guidance of your doctor you can take above .I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.
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Thank you for trusting HCM
Dear constipation in pregnancy is common but altered diet habits with high fiber diet is useful to control it.
stool softeners like docusate can initiate defecation without irritating intestinal wall. Lactulose also may used but it act as a osmatic laxative. But under the guidance of your doctor you can take above .I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.
Take care.
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