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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Remedy For Constipation During Pregnancy

Hello Doctor Rynne. My wife is in her 33 week pregnancy and has been constipated, has not had a bowl movement for 4 days. Considering in the order, giving her prune juice and pitted prunes (she has had these already), possibly next Dulcolax suppositories, possible consider to administer Fleet Enema. While I know this is very uncomfortable for my wife and like to resolve it, want to do it safely as well. Kindly advise. Thank you for your advise Marty
posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2015
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I really appreciate your concern, ask her to drink more water and have more fibber containing diet, keep the regular habit of defecation even in absent of feeling of going for this, still go in and sit there for while no need to exert the force no matter if no stool passes, no need to have enema unless indicated, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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Suggest Remedy For Constipation During Pregnancy

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, ask her to drink more water and have more fibber containing diet, keep the regular habit of defecation even in absent of feeling of going for this, still go in and sit there for while no need to exert the force no matter if no stool passes, no need to have enema unless indicated, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.