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A member asked:
My wife is 5 months pregnant, and is constantly constipated. what can she take to relieve symptoms that wont hurt the baby?
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Always: discuss medications with your doctor, however stool softeners, and fiber additives can be helpful.
Answered 4/18/2019
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Add fiber and water: You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Answered 4/16/2019
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FLUIDS FLUIDS FLUIDS: and diet high in vegetables and fiber. Also exercise.
Answered 4/16/2019
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