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12 weeks pregnant and still suffering from extreme bloat & mild constipation. diet, water intake & exercise have no improvement.help!! i'm miserable!
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Stool softener: Stool softeners (eg colace) are meds that can help with constipation and are safe to take in pregnancy. That may help your symptoms Best wishes Dr M
Answered 4/15/2016
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