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Im 23 weeks pregnant and i have a week that i haven't taken a bowel movement i have severe constipation what can i take or do im having stomch cramps ?

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?diet: Diet in pregnancy is absolutely vital and that is why your OB gives you vitamins because so many symptoms in pregnancy are related to high calorie malnurition. In the meantime try a tablespoon of mineral oil at bedtime. Avoid sugar, soft drinks etc.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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