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A member asked:

I'm 31 weeks pg, last 4 days diareha. i go 4 few hrs then stops 4 few hrs & repeats, even in the night. history of preterm labor, could this be labor?

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Please call your OB : Recurrent idarrhea can cause a significant loss of electrolytes(sodium, potassium, etc.) and can trigger early labor. Call your OB now as at 31 weeks a delivery will result in a nicu baby(intensive care ).

Answered 6/10/2014

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