In most cases, diarrhea during pregnancy may not be as widely heard about as morning sickness, swollen feet or the other symptoms of pregnancy. However oddly enough. Diarrhea during early pregnancy or in the first trimester is also known to commonly occur. Diarrhea is basically observed in the form of watery or loose stools which result in very frequent bowel movements. Some of the commonly observed causes of diarrhea during early pregnancy are the food that the woman consumed which may not be easily digested as many pregnant women tend to crave junk foods or overly spicy foods in the first...
...few months of the pregnancy which may result in diarrhea. Green diarrhea during pregnancy or any kind of diarrhea during pregnancy if it is severe should be immediately reported to the doctor. This is because diarrhea during early pregnancy may result in a miscarriage on account of the loss of nutrients that occurs as well as possible dehydration on account of the frequent stools. One of the natural ways of controlling diarrhea during early pregnancy is to strictly avoid foods that are known to trigger diarrhea such as dried fruits, milk for those who are lactose intolerant, spicy or fatty foods and so on. It is advisable for pregnant women to combat diarrhea during early pregnancy by including generous portions of rice, bananas, applesauce and toast in their daily diet. More on loose stools during early pregnancy
Additionally they should also consume foods that are rich in starch such as crackers, potatoes, cooked carrots and other such vegetables. Women suffering from diarrhea during early pregnancy should also avoid the consumption of drinks that have a high sugar content and carbonated drinks as they tend to aggravate the condition. Instead in such cases, women should drink plenty of fresh drinking water throughout the day to prevent dehydration and to also feel fresh and keep their skin supple. The primary causes of diarrhea during pregnancy are changes in one diet as well as the ongoing hormonal activities during pregnancy. Those women who alternatively suffer form a case of chronic diarrheal in the latter part of their pregnancy should get themselves checked for food poisoning or even a viral infection. Some women who experience constipation as one of their symptoms during pregnancy may suddenly suffer from diarrhea during early pregnancy which occurs because of fecal impaction which then needs to be referred to a doctor for appropriate medical intervention. See also loose stools during first trimester
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