An excellent home remedy for diarrhea in pregnancy is cornstarch porridge, however, red guava juice is also a good option.
These home remedies contain substances that regulate intestinal transit and decrease the amount of water eliminated in the stool, helping to treat diarrhea. In addition, they are free of properties that cause contractions or that increase the risk of miscarriage, and can be used during pregnancy. See also: What to eat in diarrhea.
Before using the diarrhea remedies, the pregnant woman should consult the obstetrician to find out if she can take something, as diarrhea is often infectious in origin, as in the case of spoiled food, it is important to eliminate the feces.
Cornstarch porridge
Cornstarch porridge helps to trap the intestine by making stools more solid.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of milk2 teaspoons of cornstarch to taste
Method of preparation
Mix the ingredients while still cold and then cook for a few minutes, until thickened. Eat warm or cold.
Red guava juice
Red guava juice is good for diarrhea because it contains tannin and lycopene, which are substances capable of fighting diarrhea and regulating intestinal transit.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of water, peeled red guava, sugar to taste
Method of preparation
Place the ingredients in a blender and beat until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Strain and drink next.
