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36 weeks preg. struggled whole pregnanvy w constipation. milk of mag colace (docusate sodium) duralax nothing is working can i take a laxative in pill form? im miserabl
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Call your OB MD: It is essential that the OB MD who is treating your pregnancy manage your problems without interference from this forum, as he/she knows every aspect of your constipation issues.
Answered 10/7/2014
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