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Severe Diarrhea During Pregnancy
Submitted by Nick on January 18, 2012
One of the most common side effects that many pregnant women tend to observe during their pregnancy is constipation. However there are certain women who also experience mild to severe diarrhea during pregnancy. Some of the primary severe diarrhea during pregnancy causes is sensitivity to certain food while being pregnant, lactose intolerance or even dietary changes or hormonal changes. Many a times diarrhea during pregnancy tends to be short lived and usually sorts itself out in due course of time, however in case of extreme diarrhea during pregnancy which may also be accompanied by vomiting or nausea one should...
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.immediately inform and visit their health care provider so as to avoid dehydration which may adversely affect the babyb Some women tend to experience severe stools later in their pregnancy just before they go into laboro
This is mostly observed because of the body trying to ready itself for the delivery of the babyb Severe diarrhea during pregnancy is also observed in some women as pregnant women tend to be more susceptible to the various disorders of the stomach such as the stomach flu during pregnancyc Women who do suffer from severe diarrhea during pregnancy should ensure that they keep themselves hydrated by drinking plenty of fluidsd
Additionally till the diarrhea clears up , it is advisable for the pregnant woman to switch to bland food such as bananas, toast and rice as they are easy to digest and do not irritate the stomachc However these foods also act as binders and hence one should moderate their consumption of else it may lead to constipation if one overeats theme If severe stools during pregnancy are also accompanied with the presence of blood or mucus in the stools then one should immediately notify their doctor as this is a sign of a serious complication that should be addressed immediatelyl Some of the natural ways to prevent severe diarrhea during pregnancy is to include plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits in the diet of the pregnant woman as they are rich in fibrer One should also drink plenty of fresh drinking water to stay hydrated and to also keep the skin supplel Typically a mild diarrhea during pregnancy is not really a cause for concern however in case of severe diarrhea during pregnancy that is more than three stools in a day, the required medical attention should be provided as it may be a case of parasites or certain medications as welll
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