In order to stop the bellyache caused by diarrhea in pregnancy, it is important to avoid the medicines and foods that hold the intestine for at least the first 3 days, allowing the liquid feces and microorganisms involved to escape.
Thus, when the pregnant woman has stomach pain and diarrhea, it is recommended:
- Drink fluids such as water, coconut water, homemade whey, teas or natural juices during the day to avoid dehydration; Eat easily digestible foods such as cooked and peeled fruits and vegetable puree, for example; Eat cooked or grilled foods like rice and cooked pasta, boiled chicken and avoid fried foods; Eat in small quantities; Avoid eating foods rich in fiber such as cereals, unpeeled fruits, wheat germ, legumes and dried fruits; Do not eat sausages, milk and derivatives, chocolate, coffee, black tea, cakes, cookies, sauces and sweets because they stimulate the intestine or are difficult to digest foods.
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Usually diarrhea in pregnancy does not harm the baby, only in cases where it is caused by some serious intestinal infection, and the woman needs to be hospitalized. Simpler cases, when diarrhea occurs due to nervousness or because the woman ate something that was inappropriate for consumption does not usually affect the baby, but in any case, avoid dehydration.
Homemade medicine
Chamomile tea is a great home remedy for belly pain in pregnancy due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and soothing action. To make the tea, simply add 3 teaspoons of dried chamomile flowers in a cup of boiling water, let it cool, strain and drink. This tea can be taken 3 times a day or in small amounts, and always after an episode of diarrhea because it helps to hydrate the body.
However it is very important to always check which type of chamomile you are using, because only chamomile tea (matricaria recutita) can be used safely during pregnancy, and Roman chamomile tea ( Chamaemelum nobile ) should not be consumed during pregnancy because it can cause uterine contraction.
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Remedies to stop diarrhea
Diarrhea in pregnancy must be treated with great care and always under medical supervision, because some drugs can pass to the baby through the placenta.
Thus, the remedies that are generally considered safe in pregnancy are probiotics, because they help to replenish the intestinal flora, reducing diarrhea in a gradual, healthy and safe way, as is the case with UL 250 and Floratil. Taking unsweetened plain yogurt and Yakult can also help regulate the bowel.
In addition, as a complement to any treatment, you should always drink plenty of fluids to replace the water eliminated in diarrhea. For that, there are in the pharmacies oral rehydration solutions that have water and mineral salts in their composition.
Antidiarrheal drugs are not advised in pregnancy, because in addition to passing on to the baby, these drugs can prevent the exit of pathological microorganisms, worsening the situation.
When to go to the obstetrician
The pregnant woman should consult the obstetrician or go to the hospital in cases where the belly pain is very strong and intense, she has vomiting or fever above 38ºC and the feces have blood. In the presence of these symptoms, it is important for the pregnant woman to seek medical help to make the diagnosis and begin the treatment indicated by the doctor as soon as possible.
