5 weeks pregnant and constipated, wanting to take stool softner |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: I am 5 weeks and 4 days pregnant. Is it safe to take a stool softner if I am constipated? Dear Carly: Stool softners are safe to take during pregnancy. The active ingredients in these products aren't absorbed by the body, so they're unlikely to have an adverse effect on a developing baby. I would however still consult your family doctor before taking the softner. |
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| Last Updated ( Friday, 04 February 2011 ) |
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