Question 1

burping and frequent bowel movements in early pregnancy, normal?

Accepted Answer

Burping is common.: Classic pregnancy sxs begin when period is missed or thereafter (6-8 wks).  Sx’s can include: tender /swollen breasts, nausea or vomiting; lack of period; ^ frequency of urination; headaches, insomnia, fatigue. Moodiness, mild cramping, food cravings ; aversions; passing gas; enlarging waist line ; ^ white, milky vaginal discharge. Constipation can occur. Take pregnancy test to know.

Question 2

is it normal to have frequent normal bowel movements in early pregnancy? also cramping slightly with the bm and gas.  8 weeks so far.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, multiple GI complaints are common.  Extreme hormone elevations are the norm for early pregnancy and almost anything goes.  Not to worry, with time much of this will dissipate.  Hang in there.

Question 3

is it normal to have thick white/yellowish mucusin stools early in pregnancy im 5 weeks pregnant & am having thick white & yellow mucus in my bowel movements? i still have 2   weeks until my first dr appointment, is this normal or something i should be co

Accepted Answer

Some : Some mucus in your stool can be normal since it's what your intestines make to stay lubricated.  Larger amounts of mucus - especially when paired with fever, abdominal pain, cramping and diarrhea - can signal an infection.  If you are noticing a change in your bowel habits or are having any of the above symptoms, you should call your doctor.  They may want to see you sooner than your scheduled appointment.

Question 4

cervic biopsy spotting is norm i haven't had a lot but small bowel movement causing more-entire toilet was red water..to much? or could be from bowel?

Accepted Answer

Timing of biopsy: Cervical biopsy should not bleed, after a couple of days. Bowel movement should not induce bleeding from the biopsy site. Whether it is cervical of intestinal, bleeding should not be ignored and you should contact your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 5

hi there, i'm 8 weeks preg, have had some vaginal spotting following a bowel movement.  i have been constipated - trying fibre/fluids .  concerned?

Accepted Answer

? vaginal source: The first question would be is it vaginal bleeding or is it rectal bleeding, which when you are constipated having hard bowel movements would be much more common. Fiber and fluids is a great treatment for constipation. If you are sure it is vaginal bleeding and it continues, then you shoud alert your OB doctor.

Question 6

i am having vaginal spotting (pinkish and once with a little stringy blood in mucus) after a bowel movement. i am mid cycle. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Midcycle: stringly mucous indiicate not only mid-cycle but also indicates ovulation and fertility. If you desire pregnacy, now is the time; however, if you do not want pregnacy, condoms plus BC pills is correct.

Question 7

i have been spotting only after bowel movements, for 2weeks- i have taken several positive pregnancy tests . how do i know if i am having miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

See below: Mild spotting is not uncommon in early pregnancy. I trust that for the sake of your and your baby's health, you are under the care of a doctor.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Question 8

painful bowel movements for 2 days, now have diahreah. bf and i had protected sex last night & i've been spotting all day.on day 10 of my 32 day cycle?

Accepted Answer

May be a hemorrhoid: A hemorrhoid is a dilated blood vessel in the rectum or anal area that bleeds when painful bowel movements occur. May sure that it is vaginal bleeding and not anal.

Question 9

vaginal spotting with bowel movements first trimester?

Accepted Answer

Stool straining?: Are you straining(Valsalva maneuver) at the stool to have a bowel movement? If so, it could be hemorrhoids as an alternative to vaginal spotting. If you are doing the Valsalva maneuver regularly, it may also be producing the vaginal spotting as well. Constipation is quite common during pregnancy and your OB MD can give you advice about solutions when he/she is seen at an appointment.

Question 10

what kind of bowel movements are common during third trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Constipation is very common in pregnancy. The more you strain the more likely you are to get hemorrhoids. You should aim to have at least 1 soft bowel movement almost every day.

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Burping and frequent bowel movements in early pregnancy, normal?

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Is it normal to have frequent normal bowel movements in early pregnancy? also cramping slightly with the bm and gas. 8 weeks so far.

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Is it normal to have thick white/yellowish mucusin stools early in pregnancy im 5 weeks pregnant & am having thick white & yellow mucus in my bowel movements? i still have 2 weeks until my first dr appointment, is this normal or something i should be co

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Cervic biopsy spotting is norm i haven't had a lot but small bowel movement causing more-entire toilet was red water..to much? or could be from bowel?

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Hi there, i'm 8 weeks preg, have had some vaginal spotting following a bowel movement. i have been constipated - trying fibre/fluids . concerned?

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I am having vaginal spotting (pinkish and once with a little stringy blood in mucus) after a bowel movement. i am mid cycle. what could cause this?

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I have been spotting only after bowel movements, for 2weeks- i have taken several positive pregnancy tests . how do i know if i am having miscarriage?

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Painful bowel movements for 2 days, now have diahreah. bf and i had protected sex last night & i've been spotting all day.on day 10 of my 32 day cycle?

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Vaginal spotting with bowel movements first trimester?

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What kind of bowel movements are common during third trimester of pregnancy?

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