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What are remedies (foods, medicines etc.) for pregnant who are constipated. thanks?
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Many: Hydrate with plenty of water. Eat lots of fiber rich foods. Warm prune juice may help. Stool softeners like colace are fine. If no relief a laxative like MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) is also safe.
Answered 2/28/2019
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