Can you get the runs in early pregnancy?

Question

I just found out I'm pregnant, barely a few weeks along. For the past couple of days, I've been having loose motions, which is unusual for me. Is this normal in early pregnancy, or should I be worried?

Lakshmi Narayanan · Accepted Answer

Yes, loose motions can happen in early pregnancy due to sudden hormonal changes. My mother-in-law told me to have simple curd rice with a little ginger, which helped a lot. But please do inform your gynecologist so they can make sure you are not getting dehydrated.

Ishita Sen · Answer

Honestly, our bodies do the weirdest things when hormones fluctuate. My cousin had major stomach issues and loose motions during her first month instead of the usual morning sickness. Just stay hydrated with ORS and don't panic too much, but definitely text your doc.

Sanjay Kapoor · Answer

My wife went through a roller coaster of digestion issues during her early pregnancy days—one day constipation, next day the complete opposite. It is quite common because of all the body changes, but don't start self-medicating with random tablets. Just keep sipping coconut water and talk to her gynecologist.

Ritu Verma · Answer

It definitely happens due to hormone shifts or even prenatal vitamins not suiting your stomach. Keep a bottle of boiled water ready, have light buttermilk with roasted cumin, and avoid outside food completely. If it goes on for more than a day, call your doctor for safe pregnancy-friendly medicine.

Arjun Das · Answer

Yes, stomach issues are very common in the first trimester. Focus on drinking plenty of fluids like electral or coconut water.

Can you get the runs in early pregnancy?

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

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