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    May 18, 2012, 02:28 PM
    Can severe constipation kill an unborn fetus?
    I am severely constipated and I was wondering if it could kill my unborn growing fetus?
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    May 18, 2012, 02:33 PM
    No honey, rest assured it won't. It will cause you discomfort though. Try increasing your fluid intake as well as your fiber. You may want to ask the doctor for a stool softener.
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