A 35-year-old female asked:
What's the best treatment for constipation during pregnancy?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Dardariananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Miralax (polyethylene glycol): Constipation in pregnacny is common due to elevated Progesterone levels and iron in the pnv. Adequate hydration 8-10 glasses of water per day, MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) or milk of magnesia to get the boweks moving then colace 1-2 times per day to keep the "new" stool soft. Congrats and good luck!
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Dr. Tracey Leaver-Williamsanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Water: Drink lots of water, may use increased fiber or a fiber supplement, many people also try milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide).
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Constipation during pregnancy what is the best thing to use?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Olaf Johansenanswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 38 years experience
Miralax (polyethylene glycol): Fiber, fluid, exercise and MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) . Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is not absorbed in your system and thus should not hurt your baby.
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