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A member asked:
Hi i am 18 weeks pregnant and i have hard time constipation. may i use fleet? yes so what may i use for it
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Constipation: Is very common in pregnancy. If severe, a fleets enema is not contraindicated in pregnancy if needed. Discuss with your OB a diet you can follow and some more natural ways to combat the issue as well. Best wishes and congratulations on the pregnancy.
Answered 6/22/2014
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