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Im pregnant and haven't had a bowel movement in wks. im wondering what i can take or use to get some relief immediately.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Water: Drink three liters of water over the next hour. Then discuss this problem with your OB soon. Going weeks with a complication is not wise.

Answered 6/10/2014

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