O.k i have been watching this site for a while. And i was hoping this annoying problem would just go away. I am now 7 weeks pregnant and have had diarrhea since 5 dpo. i am fairly certain that it is pregnancy hormones at work. Has anyone experienced this and come up with a natural remedy to ease symptoms? My Dr thinks it is my diet. Pregnancy hormones and maternity pill are constipating. There is nothing in pregnancy books regarding diarrhea. Thank-you ↓
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Name: Heather | Date: Apr 27th, 2005 9:46 AM
I think diarreah is normal during the first weeks of your pregnancy, I had the same problem and I got worried but It was normal It went away by itself so I guess you should eat more fiber, a have a friend of mines that got pregnant right after me and she found out about her pregnancy because of the diarreah, and also 2 months later my sister got pregnant and she had the same sympton so don't worry about that , it should go away after a while. ↑
Name: arli | Date: Apr 27th, 2005 2:16 PM
but in the mean time what do we do, what can we use on our butt to take the sting and pain away? How do u leave the house please help us ↑
Name: cat | Date: Jun 14th, 2005 9:54 AM
Use Penaten Cream--it's great, slightly messy but very effective and safe ↑
Name: Jennifer | Date: Jun 20th, 2005 10:13 PM
I am 9 weeks pregnant and have had diarrhea on and off but sometimes its accompanied by annoying cramps. The cramps pretty much subside once my diarrhea goes away but still should I be concerned with these cramps. ↑
Name: Stacy | Date: Aug 17th, 2005 10:28 PM
I am having lots of diarrhea I am in my 8 week, is this something to be worried about.. ↑
Name: Kate | Date: Aug 18th, 2005 5:01 AM
I, too, just found out i'm pregnant yesterday, and have had diarrhea for 3 days. I guess I'd rather it come out that end then throwing up! No morning sickness here...though I am concerned about the baby getting enough nutrients. Iose so much water! Its sooo important to keep drinking at least 64oz of water a day. ↑
Name: Tara | Date: Aug 18th, 2005 10:24 AM
Hi this is my fourth pregnancy (2 healthy children and 1 miscarriage in June2005). I have very loose bowel movements as well and dont remember having this with my other 3 pregnancies. I thought your supposed to be constipated when your pregnant! ↑
Name: Jen | Date: Sep 13th, 2005 10:46 AM
Did this get better for any of you? I am experiencing the same thing and am just 4 weeks preg. What can I do? Right now I am only eating very bland foods like mashed potatoes, animal crackers, gingerale, noodles.....any suggestions for me? ↑
Name: Marty | Date: Sep 23rd, 2005 5:04 PM
I am so glad I'm not alone!!! I just left the bathroom thinking - something is wrong! Well, I am 5 weeks pregnant and I am concerned I am losing nutrients as well... Help!! ↑
Name: higi | Date: Sep 25th, 2005 11:29 PM
drink gatorade to help you out when having bouts of diarrhea. it replaces the necessary electrolights in the body so you dont dehydrate ↑
Name: JULIE | Date: Oct 13th, 2005 6:59 PM
I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM FEVER AND THE DIARRHEA FOR A MONTH. THE DIABETICS DIET AND THE BLAND DIET ARE HELPING MY SYMPTOMS. ↑
Name: Sheena | Date: Oct 13th, 2005 8:04 PM
SO glad I found this. I too am experiencing frequent bowl movements, I am 6 weeks along. So scared, I've read that its a sign of miscarrage!! I thought you were meant to get the constipation. We need advice... has anyone had this and carried full term???? Help? I dont want this to be a sign of m/c! ↑
Name: Christine | Date: Oct 13th, 2005 10:44 PM
I came on line to see if my symptom of diarrhea was normal. I am in my 10 th week my Dr. told me not to worry but it is so annoying as I thought I was going to be constipated. I was told to drink gatorade and relax. ↑
Name: Smile :) | Date: Oct 13th, 2005 11:08 PM
Hey this will go away,don't worry. I had REALLY bad stomach aches along with diarrhea up until the fourth month! I am 33 weeks now(just came to 1st trimester post b/c I have read all the new post for the 3rd trimester) lol! Take care and good luck! :) ↑
Name: KCroci | Date: May 22nd, 2006 1:38 PM
I am having upset stomach/diarrhea and I am 5 weeks pregnant. The cramps that sometimes accompany it go away when the diarrhea subsides. The cramps you shouldn't worry about unless you have spotting or bleeding associated with it. ↑
Name: Kira_lynn | Date: May 22nd, 2006 8:25 PM
Hmm what a shit*y question. hehe. I have crohnic diarreah from my crohns disease+surgery. Its better now cause of my pregnancy, but it definatly does have its moments. Treat it as a stomach flu. Take looottttss of water/juice/liquids. And stay away from greasy stuff and spicey stuff. ↑
Name: emilymalm | Date: May 22nd, 2006 9:04 PM
I, too, had diarrhea during a lot of my first trimester. I kept reading everywhere that most pregnant women got constipated so was surprised when I had the opposite problem. I found a bland diet minus fruit such as apples and very little dairy helped somewhat. Also, be sure to keep yourself well hydrated. Talk to your doc if it's a bad problem. I've heard of some women taking kaopectate on advice from their doc. I think it is hormones as I noticed that this disappeared when my m/s went away too, which usually happens when hormone levels level off in the late part of the first trimester. I'm 19 weeks now and haven't had any problems for a while now. The good news is that there's been no constipation either :) ↑
Name: j. | Date: May 23rd, 2006 5:43 PM
I am so glad I found this thread. Last week I had diarrhea for about 2 days. Although I don't think I'm pregnant, I have my suspicions. Back to the diarrhea. It was horrible and was also accompanied with terrible cramps. It would hurt so bad I just wanted to scream. The pain, like the diarrhea, was off and on for about 3-4 days straight. I also thought maybe I ate something bad. But now, reading all this, I'm wondering if I may actually be pregnant. Was there any of you who experienced this PRIOR to getting your BFP? Also, did anyone experience bleeding(af-like)? ↑
Name: Shanna | Date: Jun 2nd, 2006 1:00 PM
This is my 2nd pregnancy, had this off and on with my daughter. This time had diarreah for a whole day and bad cramps. Didn't take a test until a few days after that. ↑
Name: Nicksmom | Date: Jun 3rd, 2006 11:54 AM
First and foremost, tell your doctor. It could be nothing or it could be something. In my last pregnancy, I had it for several weeks. It turned out to be just a hormonal thing. But everything I ate went through me. I made sure to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated. ↑
Name: evrybdyfhqwhgad | Date: Jun 4th, 2006 2:29 PM
J, this one is for you. The bleeding you might be asking about is called implantation bleeding. Sometimes when you get pregnant, while the egg is implanting in the uterine wall you experience something like a mild period, or even something as light as spotting. Its totally normal, but not everyone experiences it. ↑
Name: Samantha13 | Date: Jun 4th, 2006 7:03 PM
I am 10 weeks pregnant, and I had diarrhea for 5 days last week. Everything I would eat would make me cramp right away, and I would go to the restroom and have diarrhea. My physician's nurse stated that it could be IBS, or my diet. She insisted that I try the BRATT diet for 24 Hours. Bananas, Rice, Applesause, Toast or Tea (Decaf ofcourse). 24 Hours I was back to normal. Your stress level can effect your bowel movements. Sometimes your body reacts to stress before you do. I try to blow off stress, but subcontiously it is always there. ↑
Name: ErinPasquale | Date: Jun 29th, 2006 1:11 PM
I thought I was alone in this too..afraid my chronic diarreah was keeping my unborn from getting the nutrients it needs, I now suspect my prenatal vitamins were the culprits, I read somewhere that a woman took Flinstone Children's Chewables (no calcium) and an extra folic acid vitamin. I did this today and so far I feel good-I don't like the dyes in those chewables so I went to Whole Foods Market and got "Perfect Prenatal" by NewChapter Organics, a whole foods based vitamin - gentle on the stomach and low in calcium (a must for me since I am lactose intolerant). I plan to take those tomorrow..and will follow-up and let you all know how it is going - this my be the solution for me and many of us. Expensive tho - $42.00/120 pills per bottle and you must take 4 a day. ↑
Name: Clare14 | Date: May 18th, 2007 8:56 AM
I am so glad that I found this site. I am 9 weeks pregnant and have been constipated up until today. I have no bad cramps just diarrhea. Was really worried it was a sign of miscarriage as the books tell you that you should be constipated. ↑
Name: angel122 | Date: May 19th, 2007 10:39 PM
Hi! I am 7 weeks pregnant also and having diarrhea since I found out i was pregnant! I found that milk products were causing my problem. I stopped drinking milk and eating milk in cereals. Ice cream does not bother me though - it is just plain milk. Cut this out of your diet and see if it helps. Good luck! ↑
Name: weyi | Date: May 20th, 2007 7:03 AM
hi am 5w2d and i spotted 3days after i was supposed to see my period .now am havg cramps an stooling too and am freaking,will c my doc tomorrow hang in there ↑
Name: Ashley | Date: May 27th, 2007 10:28 AM
I am 5 WKS preg (found out the other day yay!) i had a miscarriage last july (2006) ive had kind of diarreha. it sometimes starts as it but not really bad watery, and ends up constipated. its memorial day weekend and my focs doesnt open until tuesday, so losing one before you can see how paranoid i am! i was just wondering if anyone else expiriences this? ↑
Name: Kiimi | Date: May 27th, 2007 11:00 AM
i have the same issue..sorry if TMI but i will be constipated for like 2 days and then have diahrrea for a whole day and then im constipated again ↑
Name: aselleck26 | Date: May 27th, 2007 1:30 PM
not TMI. I want to know lol. so do you know if its anything for concern? im just a lil qorried as u can tell. i sure hope not. ↑
Name: jj47 | Date: Jul 19th, 2007 8:45 PM
I have the same thing, my period isn't due until the 7-22-07 took test today and it said not, but I have bad cramping in my back and my stomach and had bad diarreah for three days it was watery, green and what I ate went right through me. (gassy too)!!! I remeber that part with my son. I have two kids and knew I was pregnat by day 12 and today is day 11 so I guess I will see, I just don't rember this much pain with the cramps, they go away for a few hours and then come back strong. I will let you know on Moday if it is positive or negative ↑
