I'm 39 weeks pregnant and having trouble with my bowel movements. They've gotten irregular, only happening every other day, and haven't improved even after adding more fiber and water to my diet, plus drinking lemon and orange juice. For the past three weeks, I've also been dealing with lower back and abdominal pain that shifts from discomfort to sharp pain quickly, and it sometimes shoots down into my legs. I'm really worried about all thisdo you think it's safe for me to try a teaspoon of castor oil to help relax my bowel?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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HELLO, YOU CAN TAKE CASTOR OIL,OK

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