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Is it safe to take chocolate laxatives while almost 38 weeks pregnant?
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ASK your OB: But i would let my aptients do that if you have to ahve a bowel movement, it is better to stay on a stool softener to prevent constiaption but you should call your OB , they may want you to use something else.
Answered 8/28/2017
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Sure: It beats being constipated. I would try MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) though, seems to work better.
Answered 6/30/2014
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