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Will taking milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) when 37 weeks pregnant induce labor?

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No: All you will do is get diarrhea. Not so fun. I wouldnt do it unless you are constipated. But let your OB know first.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 10/22/2019

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