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23 weeks pregnant, severely constipated, glycerin suppositories, high fiber diet, tons of water aren't working. what do i do now?
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Miralax: Miralax is a water trapping agent that softens stool & works using this mechanism to avoid dry/constipated stools. The material also stays inside your digestive tract so it is quite safe during pregnancy. You can start with the dose suggestions on the container & increase or decrease amount and frequency as needed. It takes about 3-4 days to start working & can be used daily.
Answered 7/8/2018
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