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A member asked:

Im 18 weeks pregnant and have constipation.earlier today i tried to have a bowel movement and found mucus in the stool. is my baby ok?

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Mucous in stool: If no other symptoms, baby is probably fine; if abdominal pain or spotting, see your doctor asap.

Dr Fried and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/25/2014

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