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Question for STMs (it's a TMI)

stephiesheldorkstephiesheldork member
in October 2015 Moms
So I know that diarrhea is normal while your body gets ready for labor. But I've been having 1-6 episodes of it for going on 5 days now. I'm starting to feel pain when I wipe cause it's so irritated. Should I call somebody? Or be concerned? If it is in preparation for labor, how much longer will it last?
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Re: Question for STMs (it's a TMI)

  • maiatenemaiatene member
    Honestly until the baby comes :-( I've been "cleaning out" for at least the past month, in addition to being in prodromal labor since ~32 weeks and this baby is still baking (I'm 38 weeks now). Mention it to your doctor and keep drinking lots of water so you don't dehydrate but for the most part this is to be expected... the bright side is some women vomit and have diarrhea so at least you have that lol
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  • midge519midge519 member
    I never experienced more than a day or two of it but it never seemed to be in direct connection with labor. To help with wiping buy some wipes. Every since my first they are my favorite!
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  • CocoR04CocoR04 member
    midge519 said:

    I never experienced more than a day or two of it but it never seemed to be in direct connection with labor. To help with wiping buy some wipes. Every since my first they are my favorite!

    What wipes do you use? Do you flush them? I've been having this issue lately, too, and been thinking I need some.
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  • mandy903mandy903 member
    I get diarrhea with contractions but I also get anxiety related diarrhea. .. I'd day this sounds more like what you are probably experiencing. I second the wet wipes. Just get flushable wipes. If those burn use sensitive baby wipes. And I would use some diaper rash cream.
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  • VioletandRoseVioletandRose member
    I've been using the Charmin wet wipes. They come in a plastic container with a button, and you can buy refills too. In the toilet paper aisle. They have changed my life!! (It's the little things)
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  • kayway85kayway85 member
    Get some hemorrhoid wipes now! You'll need them (more than likely) and the witch hazel is awesome.

    I would only be worried if you feel like you're dehydrated. I know it can make your diarrhea worse but try to up your h20 intake. I'm sorry you're having a hard time! I had bad diarrhea for a couple of hours before labor but not days and days... :(
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  • midge519midge519 member
    I use the hemorrhoid wipes or really any baby wipes.
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  • clengelke clengelke member
    I had it for days and my Dr told me to get some over the counter anti-diarrheal meds and Gatorade. And I just used flushable baby wipes, I had about ten packs of them from my baby shower so I figured there was no reason to go buy anything special.

    First Time Mommy!

    Due Date: Oct 11th 2015

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