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2024-01-23 13:38:54
Am a feeding mother of 2 months baby having constipation can i take stool softeners will that affect my baby.
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You can take stool softeners. They act only in the intestines . They are not absorbed. So babies can't be affected by these.

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You can take

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No it wont. You can take.

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You can take stool softeners that are safe in lactation Increase fibre intake

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No it will not effect the baby

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Yes you can

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You should take it

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