tmi! floating stools?!

MyLilPeanut11

just wondering if this is an issue but since ive been pregnant (18 wks now) every bowel movement is small floating pieces.  im not constipated, i drink water, take prenatals etc.  this is my second pregnancy and i never had this issue with my first. anyone have answers? thanks!

Saraandpug

If you eat lots of fat your #2 floats. I know that is one cause at least.

MyLilPeanut11

im a healthy eater.  im worried because it started right when i got pregnant.  anyone else have any pregnancy related ideas?

hfooter

Call your doctor.

milomia

I thought is was a good sign if it floats bc it means you're getting enough fiber...I could be wrong but I remember reading that.

Katrinamu

Ha! Mine always floats. I'm sure you're fine. Maybe you're eating more fiber now?

Turn4Cindy

Dr. Oz also says that if you hold your poop, it sits in there longer and more fluid is sucked out of it... you get floating poop... I saw that episode a long time ago...

Lynnja616

I've only ever heard that high fat content causes floaters, and my sister is a PA who has worked in Gastroenterology for 10 years.