Hello doc, I am 31st week pregnant and suffering from constipation. I drink lots of water everyday (4lts) butter milk and fiber items but still constipation problem. Kindly suggest some home remedies during this time to cure constipation. Can I have soft dates everyday as I feel it may help to get rid of constipation? Please suggest solution.

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