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Is it possible to have a miscarriage from straining to poop i've already had 4 miscarriages so i was just concerned i am almost a month late and i am getting constipated and having to stain so i just wanted to know if straining could cause a miscarriage

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I : I am so sorry that you have gone through four miscarriages. No, straining will not cause a miscarriage, but if you are having painful periods you could use a glycerin suppository to help. Or you can also go to a pharmacy and ask for a safe stool softener, telling the pharmacist that you are pregnant. Good luck to you with this pregnancy.

Answered 10/3/2016

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