post partum diarrhea - sorry if TMI

bustarmu21 · November 2014

Anyone experiencing diarrhea and abdominal cramps post partum? My LO is 11 days old. Diarrhea started Thursday night - two days ago - and is still going on. Can't figure out if it's something I ate - we have been eating alot of meals prepared my family and friends - or if it is a bug of some sort or if this could be a normal post partum/hormone related thing?. It's quite annoying as I'm trying to eat light - brat diet - but I'm also breastfeeding. I had a vaginal delivery with no epidural.
Just curious if anyone was in the same boat. I

uncharted01 · November 2014

I have had diarrhea since I came home from the hospital on Sunday. From everything I've read on Dr. Google, it's not very common but it can happen. I plan to mention it to my doctor when I go this week if it's still an issue because I'm sure it's throwing off my electrolyte balance and dehydrating. I've been drinking tons and tons of water to try to counter-act it.

Hope you feel better soon!

manders9479 · November 2014

I had diarrhea for about 3 or 4 days post partum, it went away on its own. However make sure you are keeping yourself hydrated especially since you are breastfeeding! I was drinking Gatorade those days to help. I think if it lasts longer than a few days call your doctor.

akatiegrl · November 2014

i also had diarrhea for 3 or 4 days post partum. it worried me at the time but went away on it's own. so i'm thinking it's most likely nothing to be concerned about. just our bodies readjusting to life post inside baby.

Want a personalized experience?

post partum diarrhea - sorry if TMI

Re: post partum diarrhea - sorry if TMI

Choose Another Board

Search Boards