Can you get diarrhoea in early pregnancy?

It happens due to hormone changes or even stress. Between managing back-to-back meetings and morning sickness, I had a brief spell of this too. Just keep some electrolyte sachets in your office bag and stay away from oily canteen lunch. If it goes on for more than 48 hours, please take a quick sick leave and see your doctor.

Please do not ignore this or wait for it to just go away. I thought my stomach upset was normal during early pregnancy, but it turned out to be a food infection that made me extremely weak and dehydrated, requiring a hospital visit. Get it checked by your gynac immediately before it drains your energy.

Please don't try random home remedies or follow online forums for pregnancy issues. Every pregnancy is different, and severe diarrhoea can cause dehydration which isn't good for the baby. Skip the internet hacks and just call your obstetrician directly to be safe.

Oh absolutely! Your hormones basically throw a wild party in the first few weeks and your stomach gets the worst hangover. My wife went through this and we practically lived in fear of the bathroom for ten days. Just keep drinking water and don't worry, your gut is just getting used to the new VIP guest inside!

I had severe loose motions during my sixth week and was so scared. Honestly, keeping it simple saved me. I stuck to weak black tea, bananas, and white rice with curd for two days. Just make sure you aren't getting dizzy, and skip any heavy masala foods completely until things settle down.

Beta, don't worry too much. In my days, many women in the family faced this when they conceived; the body goes through a lot of changes. Eat light khichdi with a little curd and rest as much as you can. It usually settles on its own, but if you feel very weak, ask your doctor once.