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I am pregnant and haven't pooped in a couple days. is it safe for me to take a laxative from the drug store for constipation? i am not sure if it is constipation, but i was going to take a laxative from the store. now i wonder, is it safe for the baby?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Hi. : Hi. Are you drinking at least 8 8 ounce glasses of water per day? Have you considered drinking prune juice? That may be helpful if you are constipated, as it has a good fiber content.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

I am pregnant and haven't pooped in a couple days. is it safe for me to take a laxative from the drug store for constipation? i am not sure if it is constipation, but i was going to take a laxative from the store. now i wonder, is it safe for the baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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