Ok.. im 23 weeks pregnant, iv been having loose bowels for the past few days... not diarrea but really loose.... and i go more than once a day... this is way different from the rest of my pregnancy, im usually constipated... SHould i be concerned about this? or is it normal?
2007-06-11 04:18:44 · 17 answers · asked by MandiGurl M 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
No, No, that is a good thing, you don't want to be constipated that hurts. I was constipated for two days, I was in so much pain. It took two days for my stool to come out and the pain went away.
2007-06-11 04:22:02 · answer #1 · answered by JUICY 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's all good!
As you're usually constipated, you'd probably also find you have bloating and a lot of wind that goes with it, so a couple fo days to totally clean your system will do you good, believe me!
I've unfortunately been constipated since I fell pregnant last November and oh my gosh I'm sick of it! What I've found tends to happen to me though, is I'll be constipated for about a week and a half and then I'll have a couple of days where I can go with no problems, and at least three times a day!
Then I go right back to being constipated again. Annoying!!!
I'd say that your pregnancy is normal, and your bowel movements are nothing to worry about. Some women actually find constipation eases off by the 25th week, so you could be one of the lucky ones!
Shows that while pregnancy is a common thing, we're all completely different as people and so our symptoms will be too.
Don't worry about it.
2007-06-17 23:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by Loulla 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't be too concerned. But if you are worried, call your doctor and ask him. I am 36 weeks and around 34 weeks til last Friday, I was having frequent and loose bowel movements like 3-5 times a day. The doctor told me to take kaopeptaid and drink gatorade. You need to keep yourself hydrated because pregnant women become dehydrated very easily. And dehydration causes you to go into labor. I was dehydrated on Tuesday and because of it, I had contractions and they had to put me on an IV.
2007-06-11 04:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 24 weeks and having the same ordeal. It is perfectly normal. Just drink plenty of fluids and try adding some more fiber to your diet. Apples work great, and bran cereals. I know how you feel, and it's annoying, but it will all be worth it. Good Luck.
2007-06-19 08:40:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in a similar situation and the doctor told me it was more or less due to all of the fluids I was taking in (32 oz every couple of hours). So I am no longer worried.
If you are really concerned, it is a good idea to talk to your doctor.
Best of luck.
2007-06-11 04:22:24 · answer #5 · answered by ttreasures2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loose Stool Once A Day
2016-10-19 07:27:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
girl you're one of the lucky ones. It's better than to feel constipated. As long as it's not watery/diarrhea then it's fine. Be thankful it's loose!
2007-06-11 04:28:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 23 weeks too and this is happening to me right now also!
2007-06-14 03:42:55 · answer #8 · answered by littlemermaideku 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its normal I'm 31 weeks preg and i get the same thing. don't worry same people get constipated your one of the lucky ones x x
2007-06-11 04:28:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOUR BODY IS JUST USING MORE NUTRIENTS, CAUSING THE MOVEMENTS TO BE LOOSE. THAT PLUS, (THIS IS GROSS) LOOSE BOWEL MOVEMENTS MOVE FASTER THRU YOUR SYSTEM, AND YOU HAVE A LITTLE THING THAT IS PUSHING ON YOUR STOMACH AREA, SO THE MORE SPACE (S)HE HAS THE BETTER
2007-06-11 04:22:56 · answer #10 · answered by icabear2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋