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My ob told me to use glycerin suppository for no bm in 2 weeks. it worked now i feel so much better! worked in 45 minutes. is there a chance it passed to my baby and can cause miscarriage though? 18 weeks?

Q: my ob told me to use glycerin suppository for no bm in 2 weeks. it worked now i feel so much better! worked in 45 minutes. is there a chance it passed to my baby and can cause miscarriage though? 18 weeks?

: There is no chance of the suppository impacting the developing fetus that is contained within the uterus.

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

There is no chance of the suppository impacting the developing fetus that is contained within the uterus.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/10/2021

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A member asked:

My ob told me to use glycerin suppository for no bm in 2 weeks. it worked now i feel so much better! worked in 45 minutes. is there a chance it passed to my baby and can cause miscarriage though? 18 weeks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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