What to do if you have diarrhea during pregnancy

Nowadays, with the improvement of people's quality of life, many couples will do certain preparations before getting pregnant. This period is called the pregnancy preparation period. Although you are not pregnant yet, there are still many things that women who are planning to get pregnant need to pay attention to for the quality of their eggs. For example, if you have diarrhea, you should not take medicine casually. So, what are some good solutions for diarrhea during pregnancy preparation? Let me introduce them to you below.

1. Use carrots wisely

If it is mild diarrhea, you can buy some smaller carrots, cut them into pieces, add water and boil them (about 1 carrot plus 300ML of water). Drink it every day. It can effectively relieve diarrhea symptoms, and drinking it will not affect the health of the fetus.

2. Eat steamed apples

Steamed apples have a good antidiarrheal effect because the pectin in the apples works. The raw pectin without heating can soften the stool and work together with dietary fiber to have a laxative effect. The cooked pectin is transformed and not only has the function of absorbing bacteria and toxins, but also has the effects of astringency and antidiarrhea.

3. Use a hot water bottle

For mild diarrhea, which may be caused by cold, you can try applying a hot water bottle to your stomach. Be careful not to make it too hot, wrap the hot water bottle with a towel before placing it on your stomach. Apply hot compress 3-5 times a day, each time lasting about 20 minutes, which has a certain effect on diarrhea caused by cold. While applying hot compress, you can drink a bowl of brown sugar ginger water, which can warm the stomach and stop diarrhea.

Once a pregnant woman develops diarrhea, she should immediately drink appropriate fluids to replenish the water and electrolytes lost due to diarrhea. Let pregnant women drink more water and add a little salt to the water (it is best if you can't taste the saltiness). It can effectively replenish water and electrolytes and prevent dehydration. You can also drink more porridge, millet porridge is better, it can nourish the stomach and calm the nerves, and can play a certain auxiliary role in stopping diarrhea.

5. See an obstetrician and gynecologist

If the diarrhea is severe, you should see an obstetrician and gynecologist immediately. Don’t take medicine randomly, otherwise it will be harmful to the development of the fetus. You should get medicine according to the doctor's diagnosis and take it on time. Here, the editor thinks that Chinese patent medicine is better than Western medicine, and Chinese medicine has fewer side effects.

1. Hot compress

Keep your body warm: During these difficult times, it is very important to keep your body warm, especially in the pelvic area which can cause cramps and congestion. Keeping your body warm will increase blood circulation and relax your muscles, especially in the pelvic area, which can be spasmodic and congested. Drink plenty of hot herbal tea or hot lemon juice. You can also place a heating pad or hot water bottle on your abdomen for a few minutes at a time.

Drink more hot water: You can also put a hot water bottle on your abdomen for a few minutes at a time to relieve abdominal distension and pain.

2. Eat a healthy diet

Maintain a balanced diet: Eat less sweet or salty foods as they will make you bloated and slow down. Eat more vegetables, fruits, chicken, fish and try to eat small meals frequently.

Do not eat foods containing caffeine, as it will make you nervous and cause discomfort during menstruation. The oils contained in coffee will also irritate the small intestine.

Milk and honey: Drinking a glass of hot milk with a spoonful of honey before going to bed every night can relieve or even eliminate the pain of dysmenorrhea, and the effect is excellent.