The human body has a well developed digestive and excretory system. Solid and liquid foods that are consumed are broken down in the stomach. The nutrients from these foods are passed through the blood throughout the body. Waste products from the processes of the body are passed out of the body through the kidneys in the form of urine. The waste products of the digestive process are passed out of the body in the form of feces. Feces tend to be solid and well formed when the digestive process is operating normally. Often there may be gas passed with the feces. It is also possible for the feces to be in small loose pieces.
However, when the feces are more liquid than solid, the condition is known as diarrhea. Diarrhea is an uncomfortable situation where, due to some form of digestive distress, a liquid like motion is passed. This motion is often uncontrollable and foul smelling. It leads to a feeling of tiredness and dehydration. During an attack of diarrhea, normal food that one would eat tends not to agree with the digestive system.
Diarrhea during pregnancy can be a cause for concern to pregnant women. However, it is not uncommon and in most cases, the diarrhea sorts itself out. Diarrhea during pregnancy in the first trimester, or first three months of pregnancy is fairly common as is constipation. An explanation behind this is that the body tends to be adjusting to the new requirements being placed on it as the baby begins to develop. This is particularly true during the later weeks of the first trimester. The body's digestive system tends to go out of synchronization with its normal functioning and any food can trigger a diarrhea or constipation attack.
Diarrhea tends to drain the body of vital fluids. If one experiences diarrhea during pregnancy first trimester, one should fortify the body with plenty of fluids and try to eat foods that one would normally eat to settle the stomach. These could include yogurt, light foods or foods that have a binding effect on the gut. If the diarrhea episode does not fade after 4 days, it may be prudent to speak with the doctor. It is unlikely that the diarrhea has been caused by an infection, but if fever occurs, then there is a chance that an infection has occurred. This is a more serious condition and should be reported to a doctor immediately.
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