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I'm a couple days from 12 weeks prego and i can't move my bowels is it safe to take a laxative i drink plenty water but no luck ever?
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Yes: Ok to try MiraLax (polyethylene glycol) or Citrucel. Also can try pericolace. Also plenty of fiber in diet such as whole grains, fruits and veg. Old fashioned prunes also work well. Check with your OB before taking anything stronger than these. Good luck!
Answered 9/28/2016
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Safest one: Is Miralax (polyethylene glycol)....it just draws water into the colon. Helps get everything around the big baby lump. Makes it a LOT easier to get that baby out when the time comes! Start with 1 cap in 6-8 oz of non-carbonated liquid every day until you are cleared out all the way. Then reduce to every other day to see if you can still maintain a soft BM daily. Adjust as needed. softeners don't really work.
Answered 5/20/2016
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