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Asked by Bostonmama08

Q: Good stool softener when pregnant?

I'm going to need to start taking this daily to relieve stress constipation.

Can anyone recommend a good softener that I can purchase at the drug store?

(I already drink tons of water and eat fresh fruits, whole grains, etc....but when I am stressed, I get constipated. I also am afraid to go when I get bleeding episodes, so that makes it worse).

This question was asked Sep. 7, 2013 2:31pm
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Answered by bubbafette - Sep. 8, 2013 2:36am
I take Calcium Citrate and Magnesium Citrate supplements daily. My doctor said they work in combination to prevent constipation. I swear by it and it is totally safe. Good luck.

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Answered by hayleycynthia - Sep. 7, 2013 4:03pm
Lactulose is the safest. Don't know what trade name you'll find it under there. It retails as Lacson, Duphalac and Laxette here.

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Answered by JessicaWall11 - Sep. 7, 2013 2:55pm
My dr told me to go ahead and use miralax. I swear by that stuff ever since my last pregnancy. On positive note of that but if you get the cherry flavor it tastes like the inside on a chocolate covered cherry. that was the only reason i could stomach it


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Answered by eag923 - Sep. 7, 2013 2:33pm
My OB recommends Surfax or Colace as being pregnant friendly. I have never had to use one, but I have had pregnant friends use Colace, so that may be the better of the two.

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