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Could prenatal vitamins be causing constipation?
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Yes: There is extra iron and calcium in prenatal vitamins, both of which can cause constipation. Eat a high-fiber, low-fat diet and drink plenty of water to help avoid this.
Answered 11/19/2013
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Yes: Depends on the level of iron in the vitamin.
Answered 4/13/2012
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