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I am 8 weeks pregnant. having difficulty w/ bowel movement. taking pericolace daily as directed by dr. can i take dietary fiber also to help?

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Yes: Dietary fiber is obtained from fresh fruit and vegetables, the food that we all should be traking. Mineral oil is slightly laxative and soften stool.

Answered 1/12/2013

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