- What to do when diarrhea occurs in pregnancy
- Remedy for diarrhea in pregnancy
- Is diarrhea in pregnancy a sign of childbirth?
- When to go to the obstetrician
- Watch the following video to learn what to eat and what not to eat:
- See also: How to treat belly pain in pregnancy.
Diarrhea in pregnancy must be treated quickly so that the body does not stop absorbing water, vitamins and minerals so important for the health of the pregnant woman and the baby.
Diarrhea in pregnancy is severe when the woman evacuates more than 3 times in the same day liquid stools, or when the liquid stools, although less frequent, are repeated for several days, because it can be harmful to the baby.
What to do when diarrhea occurs in pregnancy
To treat diarrhea in pregnancy, it is essential to eat a light diet, drink plenty of fluids and, in some cases, take medication indicated by the obstetrician. Thus, it is recommended:
- Do not eat any type of fried food; Drink filtered or boiled water, coconut water and fruit juice to stay hydrated; Eat cooked or grilled foods like boiled rice with carrots, chicken, pasta without sauce, rice flour porridge and toast without nothing, for example. Eat uncooked and unpeeled fruits like apple, pear or banana. See more options than eating with diarrhea.
Also, you should avoid eating leftover food from previous meals, because although it could normally not cause any problems, during pregnancy your digestive system may be more sensitive.
Remedy for diarrhea in pregnancy
Diarrhea remedies, such as Imosec, Diasec or Diarresec, for example, should only be used under medical advice, so you should contact your obstetrician to find out if the medication is not dangerous for your baby. See more at: Remedy for Diarrhea.
Is diarrhea in pregnancy a sign of childbirth?
Diarrhea at the end of pregnancy can be related to fear and anxiety at the time of childbirth, being a brain stimulus to prepare for this moment, but sometimes it can be related to infections and therefore you should inform the doctor of the symptoms that features. Normally when the body is preparing for normal delivery, diarrhea does not last more than 1 day.
When to go to the obstetrician
The pregnant woman should go to the doctor when:
- You have bloody stools; Strong abdominal pain; Vomiting; You have a fever above 38.5 ºC; You have more than 3 liquid bowel movements in one day; You have more than 2 liquid bowel movements over several days.
It is important to go to the doctor to adjust the treatment and avoid dehydration.
Watch the following video to learn what to eat and what not to eat:
See also: How to treat belly pain in pregnancy.
