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Hi. i am 23 weeks pregnant. i have difficulty passing my stools. is there a home remedy or something i can't take to soften my stool. thank you?
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Constipation: You can try docusate stool softener, a fiber supplement or a suppository. If these do not work, then you may want to make sure it is ok with your Obstetrician that you use miralax or magnesium citrate.
Answered 8/3/2019
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