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I am 39 weeks pregnant, 35, and am taking a stool softener prescription from midwife. it is not working. i am literally having to manually evacuate my bowels with gloved hand, when i do this, it is hard to the touch, dry, and bloody?
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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 Wish you good health!
Answered 3/12/2021
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