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Is benefiber safe during pregnancy?

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Dr. James Goodpaster answered

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Yes: It can also help maintain regularity and help reduce hemorrhoids common in pregnancy as well since your bowell function will be more natural.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/8/2020

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