is diarrhea normal in third trimester?

[linzerr]

hey ladies! so I've been reading up on it on the internet, as I'm sure we all do.. (i think i look stuff up about pregnancy every single day!) but the past few days I've had it bad.. I'm 32 weeks and I've been having a feeling that the baby will come early, but I don't know why. Maybe it's wishful thinking. I'm REALLY tiny so I just feel like eventually my body is going to say 'NO MORE!' haha. Of course I don't want my LO to come just yet, he's not ready, but I just wanted to know how many moms on here have had it right before going into labor. I only really suffered from constipation in the first trimester and I've been fine since. Just curious if this was a symptom for anyone...

sorry, this whole post is really gross! haha!!

 

[babybambi2011]

i had it a bit last time and didnt go into labour. sometimes its just your bodys way of clearing out. i wouldnt worry about it. as long as its not followed by other labour signs chances are its just a clear out.

 

[toothfairy29]

I am a bit like this and have been for a couple of weeks. I think its the baby pressing on the bowels/nerves? Thats my theory anyway!

 

[mumof1+1]

I've had it on and off for a few weeks now too. Sounds like it could just be the body adjusting to the relaxing and all the changes taking place...xx

 

[Ozmumtobe]

I have it a bit in the mornings on and off throughout NY pregnancy, but especially in the last week or two (I'm 33 weeks). Not sure what it means, if anything... I've been wondering the same thing though!

 

[pinklightbulb]

I had it a lot in third tri both times. It was horrible

 

[MrsClark]

I have had it with my previous pregnancies- it sucks. Now this time around I don't have a gall bladder so its been a constant issue for me. With my previous pregnancies it was more constant in third tri.

 

[bitethebullet]

I've definitely had loose bowels for a while now. not pleasant!

 

[Jilliank2005]

I've had loose bowels in first tri and again now in 3rd, even the iron tablets haven't firmed me up!

 

[melissalynn]

I was one of the lucky ones who was never constipated but the past couple Weeks I've had diarrhea once every few days. A couple times i thought i was actually in Labour!!

 

[socitycourty]

I had it several times after 32 weeks, and then I had it once I was in labor! I so regretted eating fast food the day I went into labor (spontaneously) 2 weeks before my due date!

 

[TRINITY25_99]

Just about to go into my 3rd tri, and for the past two days I have been suffering from Diarreha, and I am wondering why, throughtout this pregnancy I have suffered the opp, so why the change? I am worried I ate something that hasn't agreed with my tummy, and this is the back lash ... parasites? I know, I am probably jumping the gun ... I did put a call into my OB this morning and waiting to hear from her, still feel the baby kicking away as norm. I just don't want any intestine infections or any sort, I don't feel sick (flu) ... I did have this flax cereal over the weekend that I am wondering if it may be that, some 5 grain flax cereal. Anyways just need to know I am not the only one experiencing this

 

[SpotlessMind]

I've had it 2 or 3 times since third tri, which has only been a week >.< So annoying, first time it woke me up I thought I was in labor, too. Never thought I'd be thankful for diarrhea

 

[TRINITY25_99]

Woke me up this morning at 4am to go to the bathroom! I really think it's the cereal that I ate, but can't be sure ... lol. But I am glad I am not the only one I know it's annoying, but I tell ya, I kinda would prefer alittle diarrhea over major consipation. And I emphasise on 'ALITTLE' diarrhea.

 

[Mica]

I was going to start this thread, but happy to find it was already started. I have had a little diarrhea today, and wasn't sure if that was normal. I remembered that diarrhea is a possible sign that you could be going into labor soon, and I am NOT ready for that! Need a few more weeks, please! Glad to see that others have been through it, and that it doesn't necessarily mean labor is on the way.

 

[TRINITY25_99]

Ended up getting a call back from my OB about this issue that I panicked about ... She figures it was the cearel Not only as others have mentioned, our bodies are going through alot of changes which could trigger this as well.

 

[Abz1982]

Glad to know I am not alone! I've had this since Friday. Its not food poisoning or anything but whatever I eat goes right through me . Which isnt that much fun! And I have lost 4 lbs!