Can diarrhea cause any impact to baby during pregnancy?

Question

Had loose motions since yesterday and now im worried if it affects the baccha in any way. Im 22 weeks. Planning to call my doc tomorrow but till then thoda tension ho raha hai. Has anyone gone through this?

Kusum Alva · Answer

Oh sweetie, I know how scary every little symptom feels when you are pregnant. Diarrhea itself won't hurt the baby, but please drink lots of fluids because dehydration can make you feel very weak.

Mohana Naidu · Answer

Haan yaar, loose motions se baby ko kuch nahi hota but aap weak ho jaoge na. Drink lots of nimbu paani and if it's too much, call your gynac straight away.

Nirmala Saha · Answer

Pregnancy digestion is a joke, one day you are constipated and the next day you can't leave the washroom! Just drink ORS and stay close to the toilet, baby is fine but your energy will be gone.

Saraswati Shenoy · Answer

Don't panic! Just sip on coconut water or buttermilk to keep your energy up. Your body is just adjusting, the baby is totally safe inside! 😊

Andal Sachdeva · Answer

Your body is working overtime, so sometimes digestion gets messed up. Just make sure you are drinking plenty of clean water, because you need your strength now and for later when nursing starts.

Sangeeta Chauhan · Answer

Beta, don't worry, the baby is safe. Eat some curd-rice or banana to soothe your stomach, but if it doesn't stop by tomorrow, ask your doctor for safe medicine.

Ankita Tanwar · Answer

I had a stomach bug in my third trimester and was terrified. Just focus on bland food like khichdi and stay hydrated; my baby was born perfectly healthy via C-section, so don't stress too much.

Riddhi Alva · Answer

My doctor explained that mild diarrhea doesn't directly harm the fetus because the baby is well protected. However, severe dehydration can trigger contractions, so she advised me to drink ORS and call her if it lasts more than 24 hours.