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I'm 30 weeks pregnant and i took 2 ex lax. would this harm my baby?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : If you are constipated and this is a reasonable medication choice

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/19/2015

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