Unformed stool after pregnancy

Unformed stools are a problem for many pregnant women after pregnancy, and it is also one of the main symptoms of diarrhea. Diarrhea in pregnant women may be caused by many factors. In summary, there are diarrhea caused by personal reasons, such as infection, diet or chronic diseases, diarrhea caused by non-infectious factors, and diarrhea caused by infectious factors. Regardless of the type of diarrhea, dietary adjustment is the best way for pregnant women to relieve diarrhea symptoms.

1. Diarrhea caused by one's own reasons

Due to changes in hormone levels in pregnant mothers, gastric emptying time is prolonged and small intestinal motility is weakened, making them easily affected by external factors and causing diarrhea.

1. Causes of infection: bacteria and viruses infect the digestive tract.

2. Dietary reasons: eating rough, spoiled food and bad eating habits, or caused by food allergies such as seafood.

3. Causes of combined other chronic diseases: such as thyroid disease, tuberculosis, colitis, etc.

Different types of diarrhea require different treatments. Diarrhea during pregnancy should be taken seriously, but don't be overly nervous. First eliminate the cause of the disease, change to a liquid, easily digestible diet, fast if necessary, and replenish fluids.

2. Diarrhea caused by non-infectious factors

If the diarrhea is not caused by infectious factors, medication is generally not required and appropriate fluid replacement is sufficient. Replenish the water and electrolytes lost due to diarrhea by taking "rice soup" orally with a small amount of salt and sugar.

In severe cases, fasting and fluid replacement are required. Take Smecta or activated carbon tablets to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa; you can also take lactic acid tablets or lactase tablets to adjust the intestinal flora and strengthen the body and eliminate evil.

3. Diarrhea due to infection

If the test results indicate the presence of infection factors, erythromycin or cephalosporin antibiotics should be taken if necessary.

The above drugs are relatively safe for mother and baby. But even if it is safe, it should be used as little as possible or not at all, and fluids should be replenished in time.

Pregnant mothers suffering from diarrhea usually resume normal bowel movements after 24 to 96 hours.

4. Diet adjustment

If you have diarrhea symptoms during pregnancy, you should drink more water, eat more millet rice, and avoid eating spicy, irritating, raw, cold, and greasy foods. Eat at least one food rich in vitamin C every day, including: citrus fruits, grapes, strawberries, broccoli, honey, green peppers, tomatoes and mustard. Eat at least one food rich in folic acid every day, including: dark green vegetables, veal, beans. Pregnant women need 400 micrograms of folic acid daily to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida. Eat at least one food rich in vitamin A every other day, including carrots, pumpkin, spinach, cabbage, beets, almonds and cantaloupe. Pregnant women with diarrhea should eat or drink at least four servings of dairy products and high-calcium foods each day to help get calcium, and eat at least three servings of iron-rich foods each day to ensure adequate iron in their diet.