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What should i do if i'm still constipated after increasing my fiber intake?
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Fluids and Softeners: Increase your fluid intake. Also using stool softeners is very helpful. Most prescription prenatal vitamins have a little bit of a softerner in it, but most pregnant women need more.
Answered 2/29/2012
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Increase water: Fibre needs an increase in water a fluid intake to be more full effective. One can also add MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) once a day.
Answered 6/30/2014
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