Little bit of TMI, Frequent BM's

Diimari15 · March 2016

When I try to look it up I only come up with BM problems, but it is not diarrhea and not constipation, it is simply that I am going poo at least twice as much as pre-pregnancy and I was wondering if that was normal or common. My diet is the same as before-though slightly better-as my diet was always well balanced, whole grains, leafy greens and all that, but since the beginning of my second trimester I have been going upwards of 4-5 times a day! Previous norm being 1-2. Sometimes the smell and color are even slightly different than I have noticed before. I will see the doctor in about a week and a half but I just wasn't sure if it was actually an issue. I feel fine, getting proper kicks from the little one, health is good-a little stressed out from husband, but that's about it.
Thank you for bearing with me and any forthcoming answers.

PhoebeJune1984 · March 2016

You are probably fine. Pregnancy does a number on your bowels!

wildtot · March 2016

Lucky you have BMs! But yeah agree with PP pretty normal for things to be different during pregnancy. Your organs are all shifting and could be causing more pressure on your bowels=frequent BMs.

stillcozy · March 2016

Everyone's body is affected differently by pregnancy and hormones, changing your diet exercise routines and pretty much anything will change your bm's during pregnancy. If it isn't constant diarrhea and you are able to keep fluids down I wouldn't be concerned

sarahufl · March 2016

I call that a win! I would say as long as it is normal color/consistency, you are fine. I used to have problems with constipation (long before I was pregnant) but now go at least twice a day (normal consistency). I am happy with it, considering I am sure it will reverse after delivery.

lalala2004 · March 2016

Constipation is more common, but pregnancy can have the opposite affect as well. Pregnancy changes poop, and as long as it's not severe diarrhea or a horrible color, I'd say you're all good!

whataboutscience · March 2016

I'm in the same boat and was last pregnancy. Probably just because there's less space and everything is squished.

splsmama2016 · March 2016

I'm beyond jealous. I wish I could poop once a day, let alone twice!!!

givemepenguinss · March 2016

#humblebrag

(I'm jealous)

blissylissy86 · March 2016

@givemepenguinss right? My mouth is hanging open at this. I am so fucking jealous.

tmk0325 · March 2016

I'm with the last few ladies... so jealous of your bowel movements. I'd rather be able to go that much than what i'm going through now.. I try to go and I just get little rabbit turds that take forever to come out. I used to be extremely regular before pregnancy!

taysun · March 2016

During pregnancy I went back and forth between constipation and excessive bowel movements. Both are normal.

noelietrex · March 2016

Ask the doctor. I'm in the same #humblebrag boat though and having 2-3 normal BMs a day now. When I eat more, I poop more, and I always want to eat more now! Midwife said it's normal and all good. I don't even feel bad about bragging in this area though- I have UC and have had nonstop diarrhea for years so yea, now that my poo is the poo I'm telling errrrrrrybody!

tgortney · March 2016

I have the same "problem" as OP, was wondering the same thing. I just really don't want hemorrhoids for the frequent BMs

definitely going 4-5 times a day.

oneliloaktree13 · March 2016

If you changed your diet to eating more fruits and vegetables and staying active there's a pretty good chance you're helping you're digestive track that way.

splsmama2016 · March 2016

tgortney said:

I have the same "problem" as OP, was wondering the same thing. I just really don't want hemorrhoids for the frequent BMs definitely going 4-5 times a day.

Just don't force your poops out and you should be fine. If they're coming out normal with little to no struggle, nothing to worry about

I also recommend cottonelle flushable butt wipes if you're pooping that much. It will save your skin!!

Nerdchild · March 2016

sdLindenberg said:

tgortney said:

I have the same "problem" as OP, was wondering the same thing. I just really don't want hemorrhoids for the frequent BMs definitely going 4-5 times a day.

Just don't force your poops out and you should be fine. If they're coming out normal with little to no struggle, nothing to worry about I also recommend cottonelle flushable butt wipes if you're pooping that much. It will save your skin!!

I agree with pp. I only go when I've got to go, which is at least daily if not more. My poop is a healthy color and consistency so I'm assuming I'm doing just fine.

I'm 25 weeks and no hemorrhoids yet, but I've been told that nearly everyone gets them after popping out that kiddo. Just buy some pads and creams to prepare yourself and know that you are in good company.

wildtot · March 2016

My BMs increase to 1+ a day once the baby dropped. No hemorrhoids here and agree with the wipes.

tgortney · March 2016

Thanks for the tips ladies

whataboutscience · March 2016

@Nerdchild If you're not constipated, which most women are, you might be safe. I've never had one and had a vaginal delivery with DD. I only kind of have an idea of what a hemorrhoid is.

charmedlifex3 · March 2016

My OB suggested upping my iron pills since I was having this issue AND was anemic. She said it's the iron pills which can cause constipation a lot of times... I'm back to "normal" since I doubled the dose, per her recommendation.

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