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3 months ago i had a baby boy via c-section and i've been constipated for the past 2 weeks what can i drink while i'm breastfeeding?
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Stool softener : Try a stool softener such as colace or miralax (polyethylene glycol). Follow bottle instructions. See your doctor if it doesn't help. Also make sure to drink plenty of fluids and a good balanced diet with enough fiber.
Answered 5/20/2015
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