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I'm 6 weeks pregnant, expecting to hear a heartbeat on thursday. feeling sick but not being sick. needing to poop a lot instead when i wake. normal?

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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Nausea: nausea is common and some women do have a change in bowel habits as well.

Answered 8/31/2015

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A member asked:

I'm 6 weeks pregnant, expecting to hear a heartbeat on thursday. feeling sick but not being sick. needing to poop a lot instead when i wake. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

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