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Does a mother's constipation affect the baby?

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Not really: Generally speaking no. But if you are taking medications or it's affecting your daily life, secondarily it may from those action.s

Answered 11/7/2014

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