I've read that your digestive system slows down so that it can absorb more of the nutrients from the food you eat while pregnant. If that's the case then why am I having a bowel movement like 1-2 times a day? It's like everything is working overtime now. I don't get it. Pre-pregnant I went go to the bathroom like once every 2 or 3 days.
2006-11-04 15:13:39 · 11 answers · asked by Mommy2be 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I am cracking up at all your answers. Thanks for being serious though and leading me to some definite reasons why this is happening.
2006-11-04 15:18:44 · update #1
You have a child now taking up a lot of your abdominal cavity, leaving less room for full bowels. You'll find that the urinary bladder will protest, too. Welcome to the mysteries of being pregnant.
2006-11-04 15:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why but the same thing happened to me. I had infrequent bowel movements when I wasn't pregnant and during both of my pregnancies had more frequent bowel movements. After having my second baby I started eating a lot more fiber and drinking a lot of water and that has helped. Good luck.
2006-11-04 15:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be happy you are having bowel movements!! If you weren't then you would really have something to worry about. I am 35 weeks pregnant and have the same problem too, but the doctor told me not to worry unless I wasn't having bowel movements. Good luck!!!
2006-11-04 15:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by Michaela 4120 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you eating differently? What is the consistency of your stool? Perhaps you are drinking more water now? Wow I guess I'm not really helpful here tonight. I went about once a day too, unless I was constipated, which SUCKS let me tell you. Just thank your stars you're going more and not constipated LOL
2006-11-04 15:16:51 · answer #4 · answered by Just Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don' t know how far along you are but from like 4-6 weeks with me I was the same way. I don' t think you need to worry but make sur to drink a lot of water and keep yourself hydrated.
2006-11-04 15:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by 1st time momma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds normal to me. 1-2 times a day is normal. once every 2-3 days is not. maybe you are just eating better or eating more now.
2006-11-04 15:23:15 · answer #6 · answered by sugarmagnolia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-03 07:12:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you change your diet? Are you eating more fruits and vegetables? Are you eating more fibre. Are you just eating more? Bowels can also be affected by hormonal changes.
2006-11-04 15:20:52 · answer #8 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah thats normal i went heaps during the first trimester like 3 times a day.. now im in my 2nd trimester and constitpated!! its awful.
2006-11-04 20:58:44 · answer #9 · answered by foxy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your fine and what is happening to you is very normal, enjoy being pregnat and good luck !!
2006-11-04 15:27:27 · answer #10 · answered by stormyjoem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋