Question 1

are loose stools normal in early pregnancy?  is it possible that this is how my body is dealing with morning sickness?

Accepted Answer

Loose stools: Loose stools are probably due to a dietary change brought on by your morning sickness and decrease appetite. Don't worry, your appetite will come around and you'll have the chance to get fat.

Question 2

is diarrhea a sign of early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: Diarrhea is not a sign of earl pregnancy. Pregnancy test is a sure way of knowing that  someone is pregnant

Question 3

is diarrhea normal in early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea : Some mild diarrhoea in early pregnancy is not usual and it's likely due to hormonal changes. Sever diarrhea is uncommon and should be investigated.

Question 4

how common is diarrhea and constipation in early pregnancy?

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?: Just as common as when you're not pregnant.

Question 5

can diarrhea, waves of nausea be some early pregnancy symptoms?

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Nausea may occur but: Diarrhea -not so much. Early pregnancy sxs can include: no period, breast swelling ; tenderness w darkened areolas, thin, white ; milky vaginal discharge, fatigue, ^ urination frequency, constipation, bloating, heartburn, backache, cramping, headache, food cravings or aversions, ^ sense of smell, enlarged waist, feeling faint/dizzy, mood swings, ^ gas, insomnia, gagging more easily ; yawning.

Question 6

having fever, chills, bloating, diarrhea in early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

This sounds more: Like gastroenteritis. 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. Take pregnancy test to know.

Question 7

will having diarrhea in early pregnancy cause cervical dialation? ( from the diarrhea cramps)

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: If you have a normally competent cervix it should not be affected at all by cramps from diarrhea.

Question 8

i wanted to ask if diarrhea or burning can be an early pregnancy sign? i don't feel pregnant, but i've missed a period n he came outside n unprotected

Accepted Answer

Test: Since you missed your period, take a pregnancy test. Do not rely much on symptoms.

Question 9

delayed periods by 5 days and suffering from diarrhea... can it be early pregnancy symptoms?? can i take home pregnancy test at dis stage?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Diarrhea is not a pregnancy symptom. With regular cycles a home pregnancy test should be positive if you are 5 days late.

Question 10

is black loose stools during pregnancy first trimester normal?

Accepted Answer

If on IRON: The iron in the prenatal vitamin, or if you are even on a supplemental Iron pill can cause the stool to be black.  Call your GYN to assure you are on an iron supplement.  If so, most likely fine, but at next visit, you could always have your stool checked for heme to be safe.  Best wishes.

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I wanted to ask if diarrhea or burning can be an early pregnancy sign? i don't feel pregnant, but i've missed a period n he came outside n unprotected

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