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how to stop loose motion in pregnancy - #15403

Rashi

I am really worried about these sudden bouts of loose motion I've been experiencing during my pregnancy. I mean, I’m already dealing with the usual nausea and cravings — who knew loose motion could join the party, right? It started a couple weeks ago after I had some takeout, and I thought it was food poisoning at first, but then it just… kept happening! I went to my OB and they said it could be normal or from hormones, but ugh, I feel like I'm running to the bathroom every few minutes, which is kind of miserable. I’m 16 weeks along, and I’ve tried drinking more water and sticking to bland food, but nothing seems to be helping. I’m even worried this may harm the baby. Like, how to stop loose motion in pregnancy without just upping my fiber intake? Should I consider trying anything like probiotics? I’ve read mixed things about what’s safe during pregnancy, and I hate the thought of taking something that could hurt my baby. I saw some advice online about ginger and peppermint helping those kinds of tummy troubles, but is that even safe to try? If anyone has tips or personal experiences, I’d really appreciate it!

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