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I am 29 weeks pregnant constipation is getting worst day by day what should i do ?

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Fiber and some meds: Increased fiber (prunes) and water, stool softeners, MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) - all are safe in pregnancy.

Answered 6/30/2014

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