A member asked:

Can straining for a bowel movement worsen a shortened cervix? am 30 wks with 2.5 cm cervix and chronic constipation with hard stools & strain at times

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Strain: Usually don't recommend straining because can lead to hemorrhoids etc. With a shortened cervix the worry is about preterm labor so straining should be avoided as much as possible. Consider MIRALAX (polyethylene glycol) 2 scoops a day to help improve your constipation and avoid straining.

Answered 3/14/2019

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